Specifications: Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) 4motion 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) 4motion – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf IV
Modification (Engine) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) 4motion
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 14 l/100 km
16.8 US mpg
20.2 UK mpg
7.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.9 l/100 km
23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.4 sec
Maximum speed 218 km/h
135.46 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.2 kg/Hp, 121.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 157.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre 73.1 Hp/l
Torque 220 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
162.26 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AGZ
Engine displacement 2324 cm3
141.82 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 90.2 mm
3.55 in.
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 3.9 l
4.12 US qt | 3.43 UK qt
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Coolant 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1395 kg
3075.45 lbs.
Max. weight 1915 kg
4221.85 lbs.
Max load 520 kg
1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 245 l
8.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1099 l
38.81 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l
16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4149 mm
163.35 in.
Width 1735 mm
68.31 in.
Height 1444 mm
56.85 in.
Wheelbase 2518 mm
99.13 in.
Front track 1513 mm
59.57 in.
Rear (Back) track 1487 mm
58.54 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 16

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