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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Variant

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.4 Variant
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1388 ccm (84.70 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.7 litres/100 km (35.11 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1388 ccm (84.70 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque126.00 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) at 3300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed171.0 km/h (106.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)15.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0631 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1189 kg (2,621.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1735 kg (3,825.0 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 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)
Wheelbase2550 mm (100.4 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR17355
Service interval30,000 km
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