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Volkswagen Golf 1.9 SDI

(1997 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1997
ModelGolf 1.9 SDIIssued until
SerieGolf 4Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 4Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4149 mm / 163.3 in / 163.3 inGround clearance
Width1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.65
Height1439 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inTotal (curb) weight1158 kg / 2553 lb / 2553 lb
Wheelbase2511 mm / 98.9 in / 98.9 inDry weight
Track front1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1494 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.310Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
FueldieselStroke95.5 mm / 3.76 in / 3.76 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.83
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1896 cm3 / 115.7 cu in / 115.7 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity474.00 cm3/cylinder / 28.925 cu in/cylinder / 28.925 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio19.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power50.0 kW / 68.0 hp / 68.0 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque133.0 Nm / 98.1 lbft / 98.1 lbft at 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output49.3 kW / 67.0 bhp / 67.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output35.3 kW/l / 0.786 bhp/cu in / 0.786 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque70.15 Nm/l / 0.614 lbft/cu in / 0.614 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)10.90 s / 10.90 s / 10.90 sTop (maximal) speed160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio57.86 kW/ton / 78.67 bhp/ton / 78.67 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h17.20 s / 17.20 s / 17.20 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.TB.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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