Specifications: Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000

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Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf IV Cabrio
Modification (Engine) 1.6i (101 Hp) Automatic
Start of production April, 1998 year
End of production October, 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13.4 l/100 km
17.6 US mpg
21.1 UK mpg
7.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.1 sec
Maximum speed 179 km/h
111.23 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 63.3 Hp/l
Torque 145 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
106.95 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AFT, AKS
Engine displacement 1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 77.4 mm
3.05 in.
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1185 kg
2612.48 lbs.
Max. weight 1580 kg
3483.3 lbs.
Max load 395 kg
870.83 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 270 l
9.53 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 448 l
15.82 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4081 mm
160.67 in.
Width 1695 mm
66.73 in.
Height 1425 mm
56.1 in.
Wheelbase 2472 mm
97.32 in.
Front track 1464 mm
57.64 in.
Rear (Back) track 1428 mm
56.22 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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Spring Strut
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 185/60 R14
Wheel rims size 6J x 14

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