Volkswagen Golf VI (3-door) 1.4 TSI (160 Hp) DSG 2008

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.4 TSI (160 Hp) DSG

Start of production

2008 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

End of production

2012 year

Engine

Power

160 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

115.1 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Transverse

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Torque

240 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

1390

Engine oil capacity

3.6 l

Fuel System

Direct injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1514 mm

Width

1786 mm

Height

1480 mm

Length

4199 mm

Front track

1541 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9 m

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

8.8

Wheelbase

2578 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

150 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.7 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

8 kg/Hp, 124.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.4 kg/Nm, 186.6 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.3 l

Maximum speed

220 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

574 kg

Kerb Weight

1286 kg

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1305 l

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

680 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

350 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1400 kg

Max. weight

1860 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

7 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 16

Tires size

205/55 R16

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI (160 Hp) DSG