2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 specifications

2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 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 1157 kg 2551 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 naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1595 cc
(97.333 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 77.4 mm
3.19 × 3.05 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 102 PS (100.5 bhp) (75 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque 148 Nm (109 ft·lb) (15.1 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output 47 kW/litre
63.9 ps/litre
63 bhp/litre
1.03 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 92.79 Nm/litre
1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1166 kPa (169.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 398.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.6 s
Standing kilometre 32.4 s
Maximum speed 188 km/h (117 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.44 kg/kW
25.79 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 9.7/5.6/7.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km9.7/5.6/7.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre10.3/17.9/14.1 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG29.1/50.4/39.8 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG24.2/42.0/33.1 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 166.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) H
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 6J x 15
Wheel size rear 6J x 15
Tyres front 195/65 R 15 T
Tyres rear 195/65 R 15 T
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 253 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.53
general
Carfolio.com ID187594
Production total
Model code
Model family Golf 5
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 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 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 145.0 CO2 1271 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 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 138.0 CO2 1241 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 6M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 129.0 CO2 1299 kg
Cars similar to the 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 162.0 CO2 1185 kg
3 door hatchback FF 7A 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 159.0 CO2 1220 kg
Audi A3 Sportback -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 164.0 CO2 1225 kg
Audi A3 Sportback -
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 159.0 CO2 1260 kg
Changan Alsvin -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1497 cm3/91.4cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1120 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4A 1497 cm3/91.4cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1150 kg
Ford Focus -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 159.0 CO2 1249 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 159.0 CO2 1227 kg
Hyundai Accent -
3 door hatchback FF 4A 1399 cm3/85.4cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 169.0 CO2 1177 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 167.0 CO2 1365 kg
Peugeot 207 -
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 80 kW 166.0 CO2 1231 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 159.0 CO2 1205 kg
Renault Sandero 1.6 16v Hi-Flex (Petrol) -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 107 PS 106 bhp 79 kW 1087 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 164.0 CO2 1094 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 164.0 CO2 1069 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1069 kg
Seat Ibiza SportCoupé -
3 door hatchback FF 7A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 159.0 CO2 1045 kg
Skoda Fabia  -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 165.0 CO2 1070 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1490 cm3/90.9cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 163.0 CO2
Suzuki SX4 -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1586 cm3/96.8cuin 107 PS 106 bhp 79 kW 165.0 CO2 1205 kg
5 door hatchback F4 5M 1586 cm3/96.8cuin 107 PS 106 bhp 79 kW 165.0 CO2 1265 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4A 1586 cm3/96.8cuin 107 PS 106 bhp 79 kW 165.0 CO2 1220 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1398 cm3/85.3cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 163.0 CO2 1220 kg
5 door hatchback FA CVT 1497 cm3/91.4cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1330 kg
Toyota Auris 150X  -
5 door hatchback FA CVT 1496 cm3/91.3cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1330 kg
Toyota Porte 150i 4WD -
3 door hatchback FA 4A 1497 cm3/91.4cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1200 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 167.0 CO2 1278 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 167.0 CO2 1204 kg