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

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Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf IV
Modification (Engine) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 12.4 l/100 km
19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.6 l/100 km
35.6 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.8 sec
Maximum speed 224 km/h
139.19 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.1 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
Valvetrain DOHC
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 1249 kg
2753.57 lbs.
Max. weight 1770 kg
3902.18 lbs.
Max load 521 kg
1148.61 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 330 l
11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1184 l
41.81 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4149 mm
163.35 in.
Width 1735 mm
68.31 in.
Height 1444 mm
56.85 in.
Wheelbase 2511 mm
98.86 in.
Front track 1513 mm
59.57 in.
Rear (Back) track 1494 mm
58.82 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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 5 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 W
Wheel rims size 16

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