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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDi BlueMotion

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDi BlueMotion
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving3.8 litres/100 km (61.90 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression16.5:1
Bore x stroke79.5 x 80.5 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed190.0 km/h (118.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0847 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space350 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

Weight1239 kg (2,731.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1750 kg (3,858.1 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR21055
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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