Volkswagen2001 Golf 2.3 V5 Specs

2001 (Mk4) Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5 Specs & Performance

2001, 2002, 2003 (Mk4)

Tech Specs Summary


2.3 L V5

139 mph

8.2 seconds

168 hp

27.1 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

11.7-41.8 ft3
lb
2,754 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
139 mph
0-62 mph
8.2 seconds
0-60 mph
7.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
16.38 lb/hp
Power
168 hp
Torque
162 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
27.1 mpg
Total Range
393 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.3 Liter
141.8 in3
Layout
V5
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
168 hp @ 6,200 RPM
170 ps @ 6,200 RPM
Peak Torque
162 lb·ft @ 3,300 RPM
220 N·m @ 3,300 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (20v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.189 x 3.551 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.18 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
34 hp
Cylinder Volume
28.4 in3
BMEP
172.5 PSI
11.9 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
205/55R16 W
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3-5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
11.7-41.8 ft3
Curb Weight
2,754 lbs
Gross Weight
3,902 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,148 lbs
Towing Capacity
3,307 lbs
Length
163.3 in
Width
68.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Front Track
59.6 in
Rear Track
58.8 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.5

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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