Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 (101 hp, petrol, 1997) - Technical data, specifications, characteristics
hatchback (liftback, fastback), 5 doors, 5 seats, weight: 1092 kg, engine displacement: 1595 cc, overhead camshaft (OHC), 4 cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, max power: 101 hp @ 5600 rpm, max torque: 145 Nm @ 3800 rpm, acceleration (0-100): 10.90 s, max speed: 187 km/h, gears (manual/automatic): 5 / -, fuel type: petrol, fuel consumption (urban/extra urban/combined): 10.3 l / 5.9 l / 7.5 l, rims: 15, tyres: 195/65 R15
Manufacturer, series, model, years of production
Basic information about the manufacturer, series and model of the vehicle. First and last years of production.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Series | Golf |
| Model | IV 1.6 |
| First year of production | 1997 |
| Last year of production | 2003 |
Body type, dimensions, volumes, weight
Information about the body style of the vehicle, overall dimensions, weight, boot space and fuel tank capacity.
| Body type | hatchback (liftback, fastback) |
| Number of doors | 5 (five) |
| Number of seats | 5 (five) |
| Wheelbase | - |
| Front track | - |
| Rear track | - |
| Length | - |
| Width | - |
| Height | - |
| Minimum trunk/boot space capacity | 330.0 l (liters) 11.65 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.33 m3 (cubic meters) 330000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Maximum trunk/boot space capacity | - |
| Curb weight | 1092 kg (kilograms) 2407.45 lbs (pounds) |
| Maximum weight | 1850 kg (kilograms) 4078.55 lbs (pounds) |
| Capacity of the fuel tank | 55.0 l (liters) 12.10 UK gal (UK gallons) 14.53 US gal (US gallons) |
Engine
Technical data about the vehicle's engine - location, displacement, aspiration, cylinders, valves, compression, fuel, etc.
| Type of fuel | petrol |
| Type of fuel system | multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) |
| Engine model | AEH, APF, AKL |
| Engine location | transverse, front |
| Engine displacement | 1595 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Valve mechanism type | overhead camshaft (OHC) |
| Type of aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Compression ratio | 10.00 : 1 |
| Arrangement of the cylinders | inline/straight engine |
| Number of cylinders | 4 (four) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 (two) |
| Bore (the diameter of a cylinder) | 81.00 mm (millimeters) 0.27 ft (feet) 3.19 in (inches) 0.0810 m (meters) |
| Stroke (the length of a piston stroke) | 77.40 mm (millimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 3.05 in (inches) 0.0774 m (meters) |
Power, torque, acceleration, speed
Information about the maximum power, torque, speed and the revolutions per minute, at which they are reached. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km.
| Maximum power | 101 hp (horse power) 75.3 kW (kilowatts) 102.4 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power is generated at | 5600 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Maximum torque | 145 Nm (newton meters) 14.8 kgm (kilogram meters) 106.9 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Maximum torque is reached at | 3800 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 10.90 s (seconds) |
| Maximum speed | 187 km/h (kilometers per hour) 116.20 mph (miles per hour) |
Fuel consumption
Information about the fuel consumption (urban, extra-urban, combined).
| Fuel consumption (urban) | 10.3 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 2.27 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 2.72 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 22.84 mpg (miles per gallon) 6.03 mpl (miles per liter) 9.71 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (extra urban) | 5.9 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.30 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.56 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 39.87 mpg (miles per gallon) 10.53 mpl (miles per liter) 16.95 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 7.5 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.65 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.98 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 31.36 mpg (miles per gallon) 8.28 mpl (miles per liter) 13.33 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| EU emission standard | EURO 4 |
Transmission, drive type
Information about the transmission (automatic and/or manual), number of gears/speeds and type of drive.
| Type of transmission | manual |
| Number of manual gears | 5 (five) |
| Drive type | front wheel drive (FWD) |
Steering
Technical specifications about the type of steering and the vehicle's turning circle (turning diameter).
| Type of steering | - |
| Type of power steering | - |
| Turning circle diameter | - |
Suspension
Information about the front and rear suspension of the vehicle.
| Type of front suspension | - independent suspension - MacPherson strut |
| Type of rear suspension | - spring strut |
Brakes
Type of brakes used on the front and rear wheels as well as presence of an ABS (anti-lock braking system).
| Type of front brakes | ventilated discs |
| Type of rear brakes | discs |
| ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Yes |
Wheels
Type and size of the rims and tyres of the vehicle.
| Rim size | 15 |
| Tyre code | 195/65 R15 |
Compared to average values
The difference in percent between the values of some of the vehicle's characteristics and their average values.
| Minimum trunk/boot space capacity | - 27% |
| Curb weight | - 23% |
| Maximum weight | - 5% |
| Capacity of the fuel tank | - 11% |
| Engine displacement | - 29% |
| Maximum power | - 36% |
| Maximum torque | - 45% |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | + 6% |
| Maximum speed | - 7% |
| Fuel consumption (urban) | + 2% |
| Fuel consumption (extra urban) | - 5% |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | + 1% |