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Volkswagen Golf 2.5L

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 2.5L
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power172.00 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque241.01 Nm (24.6 kgf-m or 177.8 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1268 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Passenger space2662 litres (703 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space1006 litres (266 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1356 kg (2,989.5 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

Aprox price as new USD17660
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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