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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Variant Automatic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.6 Variant Automatic
Year1999
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power101.40 PS (75 kW or 100 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque152.00 Nm (15.5 kgf-m or 112.1 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.9 seconds
0-50 miles9.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0800 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1268 kg (2,795.5 pounds)
Overall length4400 mm (173.2 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 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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