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Volkswagen Golf GTi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf GTi
Year1991
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.60 PS (86 kW or 115 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque166.00 Nm (16.9 kgf-m or 122.4 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Compression10.4:1
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed196.0 km/h (121.8 mph)
0-50 miles6.8 seconds
0-60 miles9.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1023 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Cargo space347 litres (92 gallons)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1140 kg (2,513.3 pounds)
Overall length4030 mm (158.7 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2480 mm (97.6 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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