2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI specifications

2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2578 mm 101.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1540 mm 60.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1513 mm 59.6 inches
Length 4199 mm 165.3 inches
Width 1779 mm 70 inches
Height 1479 mm 58.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 1271 kg 2802 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.31
Frontal area 2.22
CdA 0.69
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.4 litre
1390 cc
(84.823 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.5 × 75.6 mm
3.01 × 2.98 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)
at 1500-4500 rpm
Specific output 84.8 kW/litre
115.2 ps/litre
113.7 bhp/litre
1.86 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 172.66 Nm/litre
2.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2169.7 kPa (314.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 347.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16 s
Standing kilometre 29.1 s
Maximum speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
126.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
92.7 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
124.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.79 kg/kW
18.02 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 8.1/5.2/6.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.1/5.2/6.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre12.3/19.2/15.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG34.9/54.3/44.8 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG29.0/45.2/37.3 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 145.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) F
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6½J x 16
Wheel size rear 6½J x 16
Tyres front 205/55 R 16 V
Tyres rear 205/55 R 16 V
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 312 mm
Rear brake diameter 253 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.73
Final drive ratio 3.65
general
Carfolio.com ID187737
Production total
Model code
Model family Golf 5
RAC rating 14.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI added 2008-09-09.
Last modified 2017-07-23.

Volkswagen Golf models

Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 265 PS 261 bhp 195 kW 190.0 CO2 1614 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 210 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 177.0 CO2 1533 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 210 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 180.0 CO2 1555 kg
3 door hatchback FF 7A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 123.0 CO2 1314 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 6M 1197 cm3/73.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 139.0 CO2 1416 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 6M 1197 cm3/73.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 132.0 CO2 1421 kg
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 7A 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 148.0 CO2 1503 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 117.0 CO2 1501 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1197 cm3/73.0cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 132.0 CO2 1347 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6M 1197 cm3/73.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 123.0 CO2 1375 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 6M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 143.0 CO2 1571 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 109.0 CO2 1452 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 7A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 113.0 CO2 1473 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 128.0 CO2 1495 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 139.0 CO2 1521 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 149.0 CO2 1256 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6M 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 149.0 CO2 1373 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6M 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 146.0 CO2 1319 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 7A 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 139.0 CO2 1351 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 7A 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 143.0 CO2 1385 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 168.0 CO2 1272 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 119.0 CO2 1370 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 7A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 125.0 CO2 1391 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 144.0 CO2 1446 kg
Volkswagen Golf -
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 149.0 CO2 1142 kg
Volkswagen Golf -
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 144.0 CO2 1215 kg
3 door hatchback FF 7A 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 139.0 CO2 1286 kg
3 door hatchback FF 7A 1390 cm3/84.8cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 138.0 CO2 1241 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 166.0 CO2 1157 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 129.0 CO2 1299 kg
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Abarth Punto EVO -
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1368 cm3/83.5cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 142.0 CO2
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 MultiAir Quadrifoglio Verde -
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1368 cm3/83.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 139.0 CO2 1145 kg
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 Turbo RIAR -
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1368 cm3/83.5cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW
BMW 120i -
3 door hatchback FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 152.0 CO2 1365 kg
BMW 1 Series -
5 door hatchback FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 152.0 CO2 1375 kg
BMW 120i Automatic -
5 door hatchback FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 150.0 CO2 1395 kg
BMW 120i  -
3 door hatchback FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 150.0 CO2 1385 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 156 PS 154 bhp 115 kW 149.0 CO2 1359 kg
Pontiac Vibe -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1354 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5A 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1390 kg
Pontiac Vibe AWD -
5 door hatchback FA 4A 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1495 kg
Pontiac Vibe GT -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1399 kg
Pontiac Vibe GT -
5 door hatchback FF 5A 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1433 kg
Toyota Blade -
5 door hatchback FF CVT 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1390 kg
Toyota Blade  -
5 door hatchback FA CVT 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1450 kg
5 door hatchback FA 4A 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1524 kg
Toyota Matrix S -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1390 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5A 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1424 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1424 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5A 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1461 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4A 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1390 kg