Volkswagen Golf IV  (1J1)
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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997, 2006

What is the body type?Hatchback, 3/5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?6.8 l/100 km
How fast is the car?171 km/h
0-100 km/h: 13 sec
How much power?75 Hp, 126 Nm
What is the engine size?1.4 l
1390 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4149 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1735 mm
What is the curb weigh?1085 kg
What is the gross weigh?1640 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?330 - 1185 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1997-2006 Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.4 16V (75 Hp) Specs 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf (1J1)
Modification (Engine) 1.4 16V (75 Hp)
Start of production 1997
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3/5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg
51.36 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h13 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph13 sec
Maximum speed171 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio14.5 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 54 Hp/l
Torque 126 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Model EngineAHW, AKQ, APE, AXP, BCA
Engine displacement1390 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore76.5 mm
Piston Stroke75.6 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity3.2 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1085 kg
Max. weight 1640 kg
Max load 555 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 330 - 1185 l
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Dimensions
Length 4149 mm
Width 1735 mm
Height 1439 mm
Wheelbase 2511 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.3 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension McPherson
Rear suspension Dependent, multi-link spring with telescopic shock absorbers
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size 6J x 14