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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 SDI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 2.0 SDI
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating54.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.56 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.5 litres/100 km (52.27 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power74.7 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque140.00 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 95.5 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed163.0 km/h (101.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)16.7 seconds
0-50 miles10.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0616 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space347 litres (92 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 255 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1217 kg (2,683.0 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions146.0 g/km
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