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Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K) Hatchback (2003-2008)

Volkswagen | Cars

Chevrolet | Cars

Variants

1.4 FSI 90

1.4 75

1.4 80

1.4 TSI 122

1.4 TSI 122 DCT

1.4 TSI 140

1.6 FSI

1.6 102

1.6 102 AT

1.9 TDI 105

1.9 TDI 105 4Motion

1.9 TDI 105 4Motion DCT

1.9 TDI 90

2.0 FSI 150

2.0 FSI 150 4Motion

GTI 230

GTI 230 AT

GTI 200

GTI 200 AT

SDI 75

2.0 TDI 140

2.0 TDI 140 4Motion

2.0 TDI 170

R32 AWD

1.0 TSI

1.0 TSI DCT

1.2 TSI 105

1.2 TSI 105 DCT

1.2 TSI 110

1.2 TSI 110 DCT

1.2 TSI 85

1.4 TSI 122

1.4 TSI 122 DCT

1.4 TSI 125

1.4 TSI 125 DCT

1.4 TSI 150

1.4 TSI 150 DCT

1.6 TDI 105

1.6 TDI 105 4MOTION

1.6 TDI 105 DCT

1.6 TDI 110

1.6 TDI 110 4MOTION

1.6 TDI 110 DCT

2.0 TDI 150

2.0 TDI 150 4MOTION

2.0 TDI 150 DCT

GTD

GTD DCT

GTE DCT

GTI 220

GTI 220 DCT

GTI 230

GTI 230 DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1305 L / 46.1 cu-ft

301 L / 10.6 cu-ft

Coolant Capacity

7.0 L / 7.4 qt

Engine Oil Capacity

4.0 L / 4.2 qt

Fuel Capacity

33.7 L / 8.9 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Ventilated discs

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Semi-independent, Torsion

Tire Size

215/50 R17

Turning Circle

10.9 m / 35.8 ft

11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity

18.4 kWh (gross)

Body Style

3- / 5-door Hatchback

5-door plug-in hybrid Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height

1432 mm / 56.4 in

Size | Length

4582 mm / 180.4 in

Size | Width

1759 mm / 69.3 in

1809 mm / 71.2 in

Track Width | Front

1539.0 mm / 60.6 in

1540.0 mm / 60.6 in

Track Width | Rear

1528.0 mm / 60.2 in

1570.0 mm / 61.8 in

Weight

1607.0 kg / 3542.8 lbs

Wheel Size

7.0J x 17

Wheelbase

2578 mm / 101.5 in

2694 mm / 106.1 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.27

Fuel Economy

5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (urban)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 4

Engine | Bore

74.0 mm / 2.9 in

Engine | Compression Ratio

12.5:1

Engine | Displacement

1.5 L / 90.9 cu-in / 1490.0 cc

Engine | Power

101.0 hp / 75.3 kW @ 5600 rpm + 149.0 hp / 111.1 kW (electric motor)

Engine | Redline

5600 rpm

Engine | Specific Output

67.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in

Engine | Stroke

86.6 mm / 3.4 in

Engine | Type

direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Transmission | Type

Multi-mode electric

Production

Availability

2016 ~ 2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score

45%

62%

26%

Pros

Interesting VR6 engine
Good manual transmission
Clean, sporty design
Fully independent suspensions

Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption
New 7-speed DSG transmission

Longer range than Mk1

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Bad 6-speed DSG

Questionable PHEV
Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Miserably low engine output
Only available with tiny engines
No independent rear suspensions
Low cargo capacity

Price

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