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Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving6.5 litres/100 km (36.19 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.0 litres/100 km (47.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.3 litres/100 km (54.70 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power104.40 PS (77 kW or 103 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 1900 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke79.5 x 95.5 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed187.0 km/h (116.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.3 seconds
0-50 miles7.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0816 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1280 kg (2,821.9 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions134.9 g/km
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