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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.8 TSi
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.3 litres/100 km (37.34 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power160.00 PS (118 kW or 158 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.8:1
Bore x stroke82.5 x 84.2 mm (3.2 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1259 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1271 kg (2,802.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1840 kg (4,056.5 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR21480
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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