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Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors
2008 – 2012
5 Doors · Hatchback Germany
Volkswagen built the Golf 5 Doors from 2008 to 2012. In total, 16 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 80 to 160 hp. The most economical version uses just 4.5 L/100 km. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Compared with the previous generation (2007 – 2010), peak power rose from 140 to 160 hp, and minimum weight went down by 141 kg. It was also available as estate and convertible.
Body style5 Doors · Hatchback
Production2008 – 2012
Variants16
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power80 – 160 hp
0–100 km/h8.0 – 13.9 s
Top speed172 – 220 km/h
Fuel economy4.5 – 7.1 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (80 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 80 hp | 13.9 s | 172 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.2L TSI 5MT FWD (85 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 85 hp | 12.3 s | 179 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 102 hp | 11.3 s | 188 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 7AT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 102 hp | 11.3 s | 188 | 7-speed automatic DSG |
| 1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 10.6 s | 190 | 6-Speed manual |
| 1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (105 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 10.6 s | 190 | 7-speed automatic DSG |
| 2.0L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 110 hp | 10.7 s | 190 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 110 hp | 10.7 s | 192 | 6-speed automatic DSG |
| 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 122 hp | 9.5 s | 200 | 6-Speed manual |
| 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (122 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 122 hp | 9.5 s | 200 | 7-speed automatic DSG |
| 2.0L TDI 4MOTION 6MT AWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 140 hp | 9.4 s | 206 | 6-Speed manual |
| 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 140 hp | 9.3 s | 208 | 6-speed automatic DSG |
| 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 140 hp | 9.3 s | 209 | 6-Speed manual |
| 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 160 hp | 8.0 s | 220 | 6-Speed manual |
| 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (160 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 160 hp | 8.0 s | 220 | 7-speed automatic DSG |
| 1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 160 hp | 8.0 s | 220 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 59 KW @ 5000 RPM80 HP @ 5000 RPM79 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 97 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM132 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106.8 mph (172 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2517.7 lbs (1142 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 149 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1197 cm3 (73 ci)
- Power
- 62.5 KW @ 4800 RPM85 HP @ 4800 RPM84 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 118 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM160 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 111 mph (179 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2544 lbs (1154 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 129 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2550.7 lbs (1157 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 166 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 117 mph (188 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic DSG
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2624 lbs (1190 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3990 lbs (1810 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 157 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1197 cm3 (73 ci)
- Power
- 77.2 KW @ 5000 RPM105 HP @ 5000 RPM104 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft @ 1550-4100 RPM175 Nm @ 1550-4100 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2553 lbs (1158 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3946 lbs (1790 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 134 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1197 cm3 (73 ci)
- Power
- 77.2 KW @ 5000 RPM105 HP @ 5000 RPM104 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft @ 1550-4100 RPM175 Nm @ 1550-4100 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic DSG
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2621 lbs (1189 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4012 lbs (1820 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 134 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
- Power
- 81 KW @ 4200 RPM110 HP @ 4200 RPM109 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM250 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118.1 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65/R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2791.1 lbs (1266 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 119 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
- Power
- 81 KW @ 4200 RPM110 HP @ 4200 RPM109 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM250 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 119 mph (192 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic DSG
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65/R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2859 lbs (1297 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4211 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 140 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 90 KW @ 5000 RPM122 HP @ 5000 RPM121 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM200 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2678.6 lbs (1215 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 144 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 90 KW @ 5000 RPM122 HP @ 5000 RPM121 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM200 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic DSG
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2736 lbs (1241 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4079 lbs (1850 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 138 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 4200 RPM140 HP @ 4200 RPM138 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM320 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 128 mph (206 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3034 lbs (1376 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4453 lbs (2020 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 143 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 4200 RPM140 HP @ 4200 RPM138 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM320 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 129 mph (208 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic DSG
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2859 lbs (1297 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4277 lbs (1940 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 138 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 4200 RPM140 HP @ 4200 RPM138 BHP @ 4200 RPM
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM320 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 129.9 mph (209 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2863.8 lbs (1299 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 129 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 118 KW @ 5800 RPM160 HP @ 5800 RPM158 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2802.1 lbs (1271 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 145 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 118 KW @ 5800 RPM160 HP @ 5800 RPM158 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic DSG
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2835 lbs (1286 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4101 lbs (1860 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 139 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1798 cm3 (110 ci)
- Power
- 117.7 KW @ 5000 RPM160 HP @ 5000 RPM158 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM250 Nm @ 1500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65 R15
Dimensions
- Length
- 165.3 in (4199 mm)
- Width
- 70 in (1778 mm)
- Height
- 58.2 in (1478 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.6 in (1,539/1,514 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in (2578 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3034 lbs (1376 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4123 lbs (1870 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 159 g/km
Length4,199 mm
Width1,778 mm
Height1,478 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Curb weight1,142 – 1,376 kg
Torque132 – 320 Nm
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