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Volkswagen Golf Variant FSi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Variant FSi
Year2001
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.3 litres/100 km (37.34 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.3 litres/100 km (44.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power109.50 PS (81 kW or 108 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque155.00 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.3 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed194.0 km/h (120.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.7 seconds
0-50 miles7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0878 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)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1247 kg (2,749.2 pounds)
Overall length4400 mm (173.2 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions151.0 g/km
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