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Volkswagen Golf 2.5

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 2.5
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed201.0 km/h (124.9 mph)
0-60 miles8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0853 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space1006 litres (266 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1993 kg (4,393.8 pounds)
Towing weight998 kg (2,200.2 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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