Specifications: Volkswagen Golf IV 3.2 i VR6 24V RSI (240 Hp) 2002, 2003

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Volkswagen Golf IV 3.2 i VR6 24V RSI (240 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf IV
Modification (Engine) 3.2 i VR6 24V RSI (240 Hp)
Start of production 2002 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 16.4 l/100 km
14.3 US mpg
17.2 UK mpg
6.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.6 l/100 km
27.4 US mpg
32.8 UK mpg
11.6 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.3 sec
Maximum speed 247 km/h
153.48 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.1 kg/Hp, 162.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.8 kg/Nm, 210.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 240 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre 75.3 Hp/l
Torque 310 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
228.64 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code BJS, BML
Engine displacement 3189 cm3
194.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 95.9 mm
3.78 in.
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Coolant 9.2 l
9.72 US qt | 8.09 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1475 kg
3251.82 lbs.
Max. weight 2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
Max load 525 kg
1157.43 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 330 l
11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1185 l
41.85 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l
16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4150 mm
163.39 in.
Width 1735 mm
68.31 in.
Height 1414 mm
55.67 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 Spring Strut
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/40 R18
Wheel rims size 18

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