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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf VI (3-door)

Modification (Engine)

1.4 TSI (140 Hp) DSG

Start of production

2008

End of production

2012

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

203 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

9.2 kg/Hp, 108.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.9 kg/Nm, 170.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

140 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

100.7 Hp/l

Torque

220 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

CHPA

Engine displacement

1390 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm

Piston Stroke

75.6 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.2 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1290 kg

Max. weight

1820 kg

Max load

530 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

350 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1305 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4199 mm

Width

1779 mm

Height

1479 mm

Wheelbase

2578 mm

Front track

1540 mm

Rear (Back) track

1513 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.9 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

205/55 R16

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 16