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Volkswagen Golf 2.0

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 2.0
Year1999
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.28 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power99.40 PS (73 kW or 98 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque170.00 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) at 2600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke82.6 x 92.8 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
0-50 miles7.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0805 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 232 mm
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1235 kg (2,722.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4160 mm (163.8 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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