Volkswagen Top Speed

Golf vii (3-door)

179.00 km/h

or 111.23 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf VII (3-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.2 TSI (85 Hp)
Start of production 2012 year
End of production 2016 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg47.88 UK mpg16.95 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 4.2 l/100 km 56 US mpg67.26 UK mpg23.81 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 4.9 l/100 km 48 US mpg57.65 UK mpg20.41 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)113 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 11.3 sec
Maximum speed 179 km/h 111.23 mph
Emission standard Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio 13.3 kg/Hp, 75.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 85 Hp @ 4300-5300 rpm.
Power per litre 71 Hp/l
Torque 160 Nm @ 1400-3500 rpm. 118.01 lb.-ft. @ 1400-3500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code CJZB
Engine displacement 1197 cm3 73.05 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 71 mm 2.8 in.
Piston Stroke 75.6 mm 2.98 in.
Compression ratio 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Direct injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Engine systemsStart & Stop System
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1130 kg 2491.22 lbs.
Max. weight 1720 kg 3791.95 lbs.
Max load 590 kg 1300.73 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 380 l 13.42 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1270 l 44.85 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1100 kg 2425.08 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 80 kg 176.37 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4255 mm 167.52 in.
Width 1799 mm 70.83 in.
Width including mirrors 2027 mm 79.8 in.
Height 1452 mm 57.17 in.
Wheelbase 2637 mm 103.82 in.
Front track 1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear (Back) track 1520 mm 59.84 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 142 mm 5.59 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Approach angle 12.4°
Departure angle 17.5°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 9.6°
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 Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Helical spring, Torsion
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size6J x 15