2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI specifications

2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 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 1299 kg 2864 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 diesel
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1968 cc
(120.095 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 95.5 mm
3.19 × 3.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque 320 Nm (236 ft·lb) (32.6 kgm)
at 1750-2500 rpm
Specific output 52.3 kW/litre
71.1 ps/litre
70.1 bhp/litre
1.15 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 162.6 Nm/litre
1.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 16.5:1
Fuel system common rail direct diesel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2043.3 kPa (296.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 492 cc
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.7 s
Standing kilometre 30.5 s
Maximum speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
107.71 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
79.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
106.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.62 kg/kW
21.09 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 6.4/4.0/4.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km6.4/4.0/4.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre15.6/25.0/20.4 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG44.1/70.6/57.6 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG36.8/58.8/48.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 129.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) D
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 H
Tyres rear 195/65 R 15 H
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 253 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.72
Final drive ratio 2.76
general
Carfolio.com ID187605
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 2.0 TDI added 2008-09-09.
Last modified 2017-07-23.

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3 door hatchback FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 123.0 CO2 1385 kg
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5 door hatchback FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 123.0 CO2 1395 kg
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