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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 5V

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 86.40 mm 3.19 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1781 cc (108.683 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 5 valves per cylinder | 20 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium hea
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.30 s
Standing km 29.50 s
Top speed 216 km/h (134 mph)
Fuel consumption 10.6/6.1/7.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 187.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 122.11 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1481.7 kPa (214.9 psi)
Specific torque 117.91 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 445.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2511 mm
wheelbase 98.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4149 mm
Length (inches) 163.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1735 mm
Width (inches) 68.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1444 mm
Height (inches) 56.9 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1212 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2672 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 2.10 m2
Cx 0.65

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.90 m
Tyres 195/65 R 15 H
Wheels 6J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 288 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.68

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 1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 5V PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1997

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