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Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf GLS 2.0
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55.4 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, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power117.00 PS (86 kW or 115 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque166.43 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 122.8 ft.lbs) at 2600 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0917 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 space1266 litres (334 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 255 mm
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1276 kg (2,813.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1314 kg (2,896.9 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 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 USD18430
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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