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Volkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.9 D Variant
Year1997
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.00 PS (85 kW or 114 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque285.00 Nm (29.1 kgf-m or 210.2 ft.lbs) at 1900 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke79.5 x 95.5 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemDirect injection (DI)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0892 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4400 mm (173.2 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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