Volkswagen Golf Variant

1999 – 2006 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany

The Volkswagen Golf Variant was in production from 1999 to 2006. In total, 11 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 68 to 131 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.0 L/100 km. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1993 – 1999), peak power fell from 190 to 131 hp, and minimum weight went up by 69 kg. The same generation also came as hatchback and convertible.

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Body styleVariant · Estate / wagon

Production1999 – 2006

Variants11

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

5 Doors · Hatchback 1997 – 2003

3 Doors · Hatchback 1997 – 2003

Convertible 1998 – 2002

Key specifications (range)

Power68 – 131 hp

0–100 km/h10.5 – 18.5 s

Top speed160 – 205 km/h

Fuel economy5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Ford Focus Wagon1999 – 2001 up to131 hp

Hyundai Lantra Wagon1999 – 2001 up to139 hp

Nissan Primera Break1999 – 2002 up to140 hp

Renault Megane Estate1999 – 2003 up to116 hp

Daewoo Nubira Estate2000 – 2003 up to133 hp

Citroën Xsara Break2000 – 2005 up to136 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9L SDI 5MT (68 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	68 hp	18.5 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.4L 5MT (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	15.2 s	171	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	91 hp	13.1 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT (100 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	100 hp	11.5 s	192	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT (100 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	101 hp	12.7 s	188	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT (105 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	11.5 s	192	5-Speed manual
1.6L FSI 5MT (110 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	110 hp	11.7 s	194	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.3 s	193	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 6MT (115 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	116 hp	11.1 s	195	6-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	11.4 s	195	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 6MT (130 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	131 hp	10.5 s	205	6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 50 KW @ 4200 RPM68 HP @ 4200 RPM67 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 98 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM133 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 196/65 R15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2694 lbs (1222 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4001.3 lbs (1815 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 94 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM128 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.3 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65TR15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2515.5 lbs (1141 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3825 lbs (1735 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 67 KW @ 3750 RPM91 HP @ 3750 RPM90 BHP @ 3750 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM210 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65TR15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2729.3 lbs (1238 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4067.5 lbs (1845 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 73.5 KW @ - RPM100 HP @ - RPM99 BHP @ - RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM148 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.3 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 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: 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

Unladen Weight: 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 4000 RPM101 HP @ 4000 RPM99 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65TR15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2855 lbs (1295 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 77.2 KW @ - RPM105 HP @ - RPM104 BHP @ - RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM148 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.3 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65VR15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 5800 RPM110 HP @ 5800 RPM109 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 114 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM155 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 120.5 mph (194 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65VR15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2678.6 lbs (1215 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 4150 RPM110 HP @ 4150 RPM109 BHP @ 4150 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM235 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.9 mph (193 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: 195/65VR15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4111.6 lbs (1865 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 4000 RPM116 HP @ 4000 RPM114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 210 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM285 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65VR15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2813.1 lbs (1276 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5200 RPM116 HP @ 5200 RPM114 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM170 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65VR15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2731.5 lbs (1239 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3990.4 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 96 KW @ 4000 RPM131 HP @ 4000 RPM129 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM310 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65VR15

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 2885.9 lbs (1309 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4232.9 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Length4,399 mm

Width1,740 mm

Height1,471 mm

Wheelbase2,520 mm

Curb weight1,141 – 1,309 kg

Torque128 – 310 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.