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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDi Sportline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDi Sportline
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.56 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 95.5 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed203.0 km/h (126.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1094 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space347 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1284 kg (2,830.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1914 kg (4,219.6 pounds)
Towing weight1404 kg (3,095.3 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2590 mm (102.0 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR20805
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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