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Launch Edition 2dr HB Man Launch Edition *Ltd Avail*
Brakes
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.3 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.7 |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) |
22.8 |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) |
52.7 |
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
480 |
Emissions
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
5.9 (Est) |
Engine
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
170 @ 4500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
200 @ 1600 |
| Engine Order Code |
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| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Displacement |
1.8 L/110 |
| Fuel System |
Gasoline Direct Injection |
Exterior Dimensions
| Length, Overall (in) |
167.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.4 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
59.8 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
61 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
57.2 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
70.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
103.8 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
13.2 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
38.1 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
35.6 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
38.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
53.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
55.9 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
93.5 |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
25 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
30 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
37 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
35.8 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Volkswagen Golf |
| Body Style |
Hatchback |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut |
Tires
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65HR15 |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
|
| Spare Tire Order Code |
|
| Front Tire Order Code |
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15 |
Transmission
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.87 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.27 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.12 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.78 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Trans Order Code |
|
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.39 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.60 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.66 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Compact Cars |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
2901 |
Wheels
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 X 6 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 X 6 |
