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Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.9 TDI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf GLS 1.9 TDI
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1901 ccm (116.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving6.5 litres/100 km (36.13 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.0 litres/100 km (39.01 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1901 ccm (116.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power101.00 PS (74 kW or 100 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.01 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 95.5 mm (3.0 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0765 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2492 litres (658 gallons)
Cargo space510 litres (135 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1321 kg (2,912.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1348 kg (2,971.8 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4190 mm (165.0 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD19620
Service interval30,000 km
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