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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG

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Chassis Code: Golf 5

Build Start: 2008

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 2008
Model Variant: Golf 5
Chassis Code: Golf 5

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2578mm
Track/tread (rear): 1513mm
Width: 1779mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Track/tread (front): 1540mm
Length: 4199mm
Height: 1479mm
Kerb weight: 1241kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater hatchback

Engine Details

Engine Layout: transverse
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 76.5 × 75.6mm
Specific torque: 143.88Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Gearbox: 7 speed automatic
Capacity: 1.4 litre (1390cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.01
Specific output: 64.6 kW/litre87.9 ps/litre, 86.7 1.42bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Intercooler: Y

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 98.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Maximum Torque: 200 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 9.5s
Standing kilometre: 31 s
Weight-to-power ratio: 13.81kg/kW
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 122 @ 5000 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 6.5s
Standing quarter-mile: 16.9 s
Maximum Speed: 200km/h

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 7.7/5.0/6.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
VED band (UK): E
Carbon dioxide emissions: 138.0 g/km NEDC
Fuel system: direct petrol injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.63

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 253mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1808.1kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 280mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x6J
Tyres Front: 195/65 R 15 H
Wheel Size Rear: 15x6J
Tyres Rear: 195/65 R 15 H

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 2.22 m²
Drag coefficient: 0.31
CdA: 0.69

Other

RAC rating: 14.5
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors: 3
Unitary Capacity: 347.5cc

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