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Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 Bi-fuel

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 Bi-fuel
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1593 ccm (97.20 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.95 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1593 ccm (97.20 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.00 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque144.00 Nm (14.7 kgf-m or 106.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
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
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0757 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space395 litres (104 gallons)
Optional cargo space1450 litres (383 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1348 kg (2,971.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1910 kg (4,210.8 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1630 mm (64.2 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR22490
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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