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Volkswagen Golf Typ 5K (2008–2015) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

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Volkswagen Golf Typ 5K overview

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 5K) is the 6th generation of the Golf, built from 2008 to 2015. It is offered as a Hatchback with 20 engines (petrol, diesel), from 80 HP to 270 HP. The 1.8 GTI (112 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 s, reaches a top speed of 183 km/h and is 3723 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf have?

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 5K) has 80 HP to 270 HP, depending on the engine: 1.4 Ea111 (80 HP), 1.2 Ea111 (85 HP), 1.6 Ea113 (102 HP), 1.6 Ea189 (105 HP), 1.2 Ea111 (105 HP), 2.0 Ea189 (110 HP), 1.4 Ea111 (122 HP), 2.0 Ea189 (140 HP), 1.4 Ea111 (140 HP), 2.0 Ea113 (150 HP), 1.4 Ea111 (160 HP), 1.8 Ea888 (160 HP), 2.0 Ea189 (170 HP), 2.5 Ea855 (170 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (200 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (210 HP), 2.0 Ea113 (235 HP), 2.0 Ea113 (256 HP), 2.0 Ea113 (265 HP), 2.0 Ea113 (270 HP).

What engines are available for the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is available with 20 engines: 1.4 Ea111 (80 HP, petrol), 1.2 Ea111 (85 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea113 (102 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea189 (105 HP, diesel), 1.2 Ea111 (105 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea189 (110 HP, diesel), 1.4 Ea111 (122 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea189 (140 HP, diesel), 1.4 Ea111 (140 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea113 (150 HP, petrol), 1.4 Ea111 (160 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea888 (160 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea189 (170 HP, diesel), 2.5 Ea855 (170 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (200 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (210 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea113 (235 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea113 (256 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea113 (265 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea113 (270 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is 3723 mm long, 1610 mm wide, 1410 mm tall, with a 2400 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI (112 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 s and has a top speed of 183 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf I 5-door
Year 1982–1983
Platform VW A Platform / A1
Variant 1.8 GTI (112 Hp)
Body type hatchback
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 5

Power & torque

Power 112 HP
Power @ max rpm 5800 rpm
Torque 153 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 3500 rpm

Performance

Top speed 183 km/h
0–100 km/h 9.2 s
0–62 mph 9.2 s

Engine

Engine code DX
Displacement 1781 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 81.0 mm
Stroke 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 10
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Oil capacity 3.0 L
Coolant 7.0 L
Engine layout Front Transverse

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Front Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type manual
Gears 5
Gearbox code 020
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 3723 mm
Width 1610 mm
Height 1410 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Boot space 368 – 1102 L

Consumption & emissions

Fuel urban 10.9 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 6.4 L/100km
Fuel tank 40.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson With Coil Spring And Anti Roll Bar
Rear suspension Transverse Stabilizer Coil Spring Torsion
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes drum
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Tire size 185/60 R14
Wheel rims 6J x 14

Other

Start Of Production 1982
End Of Production 1983

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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