Specifications: Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TGI (130 Hp) DSG 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TGI (130 Hp) DSG – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf VIII
Modification (Engine) 1.5 TGI (130 Hp) DSG
Start of production 2020 year
End of production 2024 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP) 6 l/100 km
39.2 US mpg
47.1 UK mpg
16.7 km/l
Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP) 4.1 l/100 km
57.4 US mpg
68.9 UK mpg
24.4 km/l
Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP) 3.4 l/100 km
69.2 US mpg
83.1 UK mpg
29.4 km/l
Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP) 3.9 l/100 km
60.3 US mpg
72.4 UK mpg
25.6 km/l
Combined fuel consumption (WLTP) 4.1 l/100 km
57.4 US mpg
68.9 UK mpg
24.4 km/l
CO2 emissions (WLTP) 111 g/km
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) 4.4 l/100 km
53.5 US mpg
64.2 UK mpg
22.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) 2.9-3.1 l/100 km
81.1 – 75.9 US mpg
97.4 – 91.1 UK mpg
34.5 – 32.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) 3.5-3.6 l/100 km
67.2 – 65.3 US mpg
80.7 – 78.5 UK mpg
28.6 – 27.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC) 95-98 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol / CNG
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9 sec
Maximum speed 211 km/h
131.11 mph
Emission standard Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Weight-to-power ratio 10.2 kg/Hp, 98.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 130 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 86.8 Hp/l
Torque 200 Nm @ 1400-4000 rpm.
147.51 lb.-ft. @ 1400-4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code DFYA
Engine displacement 1498 cm3
91.41 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 74.5 mm
2.93 in.
Piston Stroke 85.9 mm
3.38 in.
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.3 l
4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
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Engine systems Start & Stop System
Particulate filter

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1324 kg
2918.92 lbs.
Max. weight 1860 kg
4100.6 lbs.
Max load 536 kg
1181.68 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 381 l
13.45 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1237 l
43.68 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 9 l
2.38 US gal | 1.98 UK gal
CNG cylinder capacity 17.3 kg
Max. roof load 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1700 kg
3747.86 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 690 kg
1521.19 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 80 kg
176.37 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4284 mm
168.66 in.
Width 1789 mm
70.43 in.
Width including mirrors 2073 mm
81.61 in.
Height 1491 mm
58.7 in.
Wheelbase 2619 mm
103.11 in.
Front track 1533-1549 mm
60.35 – 60.98 in.
Rear (Back) track 1504-1520 mm
59.21 – 59.84 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.275
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m
35.76 ft.
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 7 gears, automatic transmission DSG
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Coil spring, Elastic beam
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 7J x 16

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