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Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 TDi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 TDi
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving4.8 litres/100 km (49.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression16.5:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed179.0 km/h (111.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0734 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space395 litres (104 gallons)
Optional cargo space1450 litres (383 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1430 kg (3,152.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2060 kg (4,541.5 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length10 mm (0.4 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1600 mm (63.0 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR22305
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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