Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
The fourth generation of the Golf also brought the second generation of the station wagon version, unavailable for Golf I and II.
Even though its five-door sibling was already on the market since late 1997, the long-roof version waited for two more years before unveiling in 1999. That strategy was unusual, but eventually, it paid off. In addition, it created an excellent family vehicle, fit for anyone and in any situation.
The exterior kept the same rounded shape as its predecessor and looked like the carmaker didn't want to return to the wedged style again. In addition, the Golf IV appeared during the bio-design era, which could have been seen in the car's shape. As usual, it shared the front fascia with the rest of its stablemates but didn't sport the same rear doors. Instead, the slim, vertical C-Pillar connected with the third side window, which was wide to enhance the driver's rear three-quarter visibility. At the back, the tailgate featured corner-mounted taillights, which were completely different than those installed on the 3- or 5-door version.
Inside, the five-door version featured different front seats than its 3-door sibling. Inside, the dashboard featured an instrument cluster with back-lit dials. An LCD took center stage between the tachometer and speedometer. On the center stack, Volkswagen offered an option for an infotainment system display. At the back, there was room enough for three passengers on the 60/40 split-folding bench. That allowed an increase in the trunk space from a decent 467 liters (16.5 cu-ft) to a respectable 1,470 liters (51.2 cu-ft).
Volkswagen installed a wide choice of engines in the Golf IV Variant's bay, but most of them were designed for fuel efficiency. A five- or six-speed manual was fitted as standard, depending on the version. At the same time, a five-speed automatic was available for selected models.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 128 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.3 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65TR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2515.5 lbs (1141 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 73.5 KW @ - RPM 100 HP @ - RPM 99 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 148 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77.2 KW @ - RPM 105 HP @ - RPM 104 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 148 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L FSI 5MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5800 RPM 110 HP @ 5800 RPM 109 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 155 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120.5 mph (194 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2678.6 lbs (1215 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5200 RPM 116 HP @ 5200 RPM 114 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 170 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2731.5 lbs (1239 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3990.4 lbs (1810 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L SDI 5MT (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 4200 RPM 68 HP @ 4200 RPM 67 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 133 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 196/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2694 lbs (1222 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4001.3 lbs (1815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 144 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 4000 RPM 101 HP @ 4000 RPM 99 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 240 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65TR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2855 lbs (1295 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4150 RPM 110 HP @ 4150 RPM 109 BHP @ 4150 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 235 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.9 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4111.6 lbs (1865 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 67 KW @ 3750 RPM 91 HP @ 3750 RPM 90 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 210 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65TR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2729.3 lbs (1238 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4067.5 lbs (1845 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 285 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2813.1 lbs (1276 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6MT (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 4000 RPM 131 HP @ 4000 RPM 129 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 310 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/58.7 in (1,509/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2885.9 lbs (1309 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4232.9 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |