Volkswagen Top Speed

Golf iv (1j1)

171.00 km/h

or 106.25 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf IV (1J1)
Modification (Engine) 1.4 16V (75 Hp)
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg51.36 UK mpg18.18 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg41.54 UK mpg14.71 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h13 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph13 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 12.4 sec
Maximum speed 171 km/h 106.25 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 14.5 kg/Hp, 69.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 54 Hp/l
Torque 126 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 92.93 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AHW, AKQ, APE, AXP, BCA
Engine displacement 1390 cm3 84.82 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 75.6 mm 2.98 in.
Compression ratio 10
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 3.2 l 3.38 US qt | 2.82 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1085 kg 2392.02 lbs.
Max. weight 1640 kg 3615.58 lbs.
Max load 555 kg 1223.57 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 330 l 11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1185 l 41.85 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4149 mm 163.35 in.
Width 1735 mm 68.31 in.
Height 1439 mm 56.65 in.
Wheelbase 2511 mm 98.86 in.
Front track 1513 mm 59.57 in.
Rear (Back) track 1494 mm 58.82 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.3 m 33.79 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size6J x 14