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Volkswagen Golf 1.6

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 77.40 mm 3.19 in × 3.05 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1595 cc (97.333 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system EFI
Maximum power 101.9 PS (100.5 bhp) (74.9 kW) @ 5600 rpm
0-50 mph 7.30 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 11.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.60 s
Standing km 32.40 s
Top speed 188 km/h (117 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.7/5.6/7.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 166.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 86.86 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 148.0 Nm (109 ft·lb) (15.1 kgm) @ 3800 rpm
bmep 1166 kPa (169.1 psi)
Specific torque 92.79 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 398.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2578 mm
wheelbase 101.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4199 mm
Length (inches) 165.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1779 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters) 1479 mm
Height (inches) 58.2 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1157 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2551 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area 2.22 m2
Cx 0.69

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 195/65 R 15 T
Wheels 6J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.53

General information

RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2008

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