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Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.4

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Plus 1.4
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating52.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power80.00 PS (59 kW or 79 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque132.00 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed169.0 km/h (105.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0701 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1146 kg (2,526.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1752 kg (3,862.5 pounds)
Towing weight804 kg (1,772.5 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 EUR18355
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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