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Volkswagen Golf 5 1.6 Comfortline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 5 1.6 Comfortline
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating52.3 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
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

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 systemDirect injection (DI)
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed184.0 km/h (114.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0833 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted.
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution
Front suspensionMacPherson
Rear suspensionMacPherson

Dimensions and weight

Weight1224 kg (2,698.5 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)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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