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Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI

(2003 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2003
ModelGolf 1.9 TDIIssued until
SerieGolf 5Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 5Body 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

Length4204 mm / 165.5 in / 165.5 inGround clearance
Width1759 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.63
Height1483 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 inTotal (curb) weight1251 kg / 2758 lb / 2758 lb
Wheelbase2578 mm / 101.5 in / 101.5 inDry weight
Track front1539 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1528 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.320Frontal Area2.22 m2 / 23.9 sq ft / 23.9 sq ft
Cx0.71  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
FueldieselStroke95.5 mm / 3.76 in / 3.76 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.83
Engine Main bearings5Engine 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
SumpwetCompression ratio19.0 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power77.6 kW / 105.5 hp / 105.5 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque250.0 Nm / 184.4 lbft / 184.4 lbft at 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm
IntercooleryesMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output76.5 kW / 104.0 bhp / 104.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output54.9 kW/l / 1.223 bhp/cu in / 1.223 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque131.86 Nm/l / 1.153 lbft/cu in / 1.153 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.73
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.39

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 sTop (maximal) speed187 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio83.13 kW/ton / 113.03 bhp/ton / 113.03 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h11.10 s / 11.10 s / 11.10 sFuel consumption, City (urban)6.8 l/100km / 41.5 mi/UK gal / 34.6 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)4.4 l/100km / 64.2 mi/UK gal / 53.5 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)5.2 l/100km / 54.3 mi/UK gal / 45.2 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions140 g/km / 225 g/mi / 225 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion VPAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.ARB.Suspension rearI.4Li.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 front280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 inBrake diameter rear255 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in
Braked area  

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