Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6 2008 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6 |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1598 ccm |
| Max power: | 105 PS (78 kW) at 5700 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 148 Nm at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 11.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 76.5 x 86.9 mm (3 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline, unleaded 95 |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon) |
| Airbags: | 6. Front airbags. Side airbags. |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 192 km/h (119.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 11.8 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0858 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Combi |
| Max no. of doors: | 5 |
| Passenger space: | 2577 litres (681 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 460 litres (122 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 1470 litres (389 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Steering: | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program . |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Brake details: | Antilocking brake system . |
| Front tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1224 kg (2698.5 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 1750 kg (3858.1 pounds) |
| Towing weight: | 1200 kg (2645.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4400 mm (173.2 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1740 mm (68.5 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 173 g/km |
| Aprox price as new EUR: | 18930 |
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