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Volkswagen Golf GTi DSG

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf GTi DSG
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (21.98 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power199.70 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.00 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 206.5 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed233.0 km/h (144.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.2 seconds
0-50 miles5.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1474 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3960 litres (1,046 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 312 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 286 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1355 kg (2,987.3 pounds)
Overall length4220 mm (166.1 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions190.0 g/km
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