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Volkswagen Golf 1.6

(2000 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2000
ModelGolf 1.6Issued 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
Height1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 inTotal (curb) weight1142 kg / 2518 lb / 2518 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 Area2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft
Cx0.65  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.9 mm / 3.42 in / 3.42 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio11.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power76.8 kW / 104.4 hp / 104.4 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque148.0 Nm / 109.2 lbft / 109.2 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output75.8 kW / 103.1 bhp / 103.1 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output64.5 kW/l / 1.437 bhp/cu in / 1.437 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque92.62 Nm/l / 0.810 lbft/cu in / 0.810 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.85
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.25

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 sTop (maximal) speed192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio90.19 kW/ton / 122.62 bhp/ton / 122.62 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.80 s / 10.80 s / 10.80 sFuel consumption, City (urban)9.3 l/100km / 30.4 mi/UK gal / 25.3 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.5 l/100km / 51.4 mi/UK gal / 42.8 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)6.9 l/100km / 40.9 mi/UK gal / 34.1 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions166 g/km / 267 g/mi / 267 g/mi

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 front6J x 15Wheels rear6J x 15
Tyres front195/65 R 15 HTyres rear195/65 R 15 H
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front256 mm / 10.1 in / 10.1 inBrake diameter rear232 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 in
Braked area  

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