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Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.4

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Variant 1.4
Year2007
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating58.7 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
Airbags2. 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
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 space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

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)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR17430
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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