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Volkswagen Golf 1.8
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Golf 1.8 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 57.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1780 ccm (108.62 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
| Airbags | 4 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1780 ccm (108.62 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 195.00 Nm (19.9 kgf-m or 143.8 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-50 miles | 6.6 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1127 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors | 3 |
| Passenger space | 3940 litres (1,041 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 347 litres (92 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 1266 litres (334 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). |
| Turn circle | 11 m (444.9 inches) |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1331 kg (2,934.4 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1650 kg (3,637.6 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4160 mm (163.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1740 mm (68.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm (97.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| CO2 emissions | 161.0 g/km |
