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Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Cabriolet
Year1999
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power104.40 PS (77 kW or 103 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque145.00 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression11.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0849 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1230 kg (2,711.7 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 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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