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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Comfortline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.6 Comfortline
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1594 ccm (97.27 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1594 ccm (97.27 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.00 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque148.00 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed184.0 km/h (114.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0868 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space347 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1175 kg (2,590.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2590 mm (102.0 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR18460
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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