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Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.9 TDi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Variant 1.9 TDi
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving5.2 litres/100 km (45.23 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 1900 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke79.5 x 95.5 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed187.0 km/h (116.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0771 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space505 litres (133 gallons)
Optional cargo space1495 litres (395 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1362 kg (3,002.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1992 kg (4,391.6 pounds)
Towing weight1404 kg (3,095.3 pounds)
Overall length4560 mm (179.5 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR21595
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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