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Specs of Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic /1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic /Hatchback 1999 - 2003/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf IV?
Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic?
9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
How fast is 1999 Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic?
220 km/h | 137 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1999 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic?
170 Hp, 220 Nm
162 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1999 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic?
2.3 l
2324 cm3
141.82 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1999 Volkswagen 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic?
5, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf IV Hatchback 1999 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1999 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
4149 mm
163.35 in.
What is the width of 1999 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
1735 mm
68.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1999 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic?
1249 kg
2754 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1999 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic?
1770 kg
3902 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1999 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
330 - 1184 l
11.7 - 41.8 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1999 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1999 year
End of production
2003 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3-5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.7 l/100 km 17.2 US mpg
20.6 UK mpg
7.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.5 sec
Maximum speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 136.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.7 kg/Nm, 176.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
170 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
73.1 Hp/l
Torque
220 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 162 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AGZ
Engine displacement
2324 cm3 141.82 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
5
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
90.2 mm 3.55 in.
Compression ratio
10.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
3.9 l 4.12 US qt | 3.43 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1249 kg 2754 lbs.
Max. weight
1770 kg 3902 lbs.
Max load
521 kg 1149 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
330 l 11.7 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1184 l 41.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4149 mm 163.35 in.
Width
1735 mm 68.31 in.
Height
1444 mm 56.85 in.
Wheelbase
2511 mm 98.86 in.
Front track
1513 mm 59.57 in.
Rear (Back) track
1494 mm 58.82 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.9 m 35.76 ft.

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
5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
205/55 R16 W
Wheel rims size
16