Volkswagen2008 Golf 1.4 TSI 140 Specs

2008 (Mk5) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 140 Specs & Performance

2008, 2009 (Mk5)

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4 Twincharged

127 mph

8.8 seconds

138 hp

33.6 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

12.4-46.1 ft3
lb
2,948 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
127 mph
0-62 mph
8.8 seconds
0-60 mph
8.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
21.36 lb/hp
Power
138 hp
Torque
162 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
33.6 mpg
Total Range
488 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
266 g/Mile

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.4 Liter
84.8 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Twincharged
Peak Power
138 hp @ 5,600 RPM
140 ps @ 5,600 RPM
Peak Torque
162 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
220 N·m @ 1,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
Bore x Stroke
3.012 x 2.976 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.01:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.62 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
35 hp
Cylinder Volume
21.2 in3
BMEP
288.5 PSI
19.9 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
6 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
195/65R15 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3-5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
12.4-46.1 ft3
Curb Weight
2,948 lbs
Gross Weight
4,057 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,109 lbs
Towing Capacity
3,086 lbs
Length
165.5 in
Width
69.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Front Track
60.6 in
Rear Track
60.2 in
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Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating2.2
Practicality Rating3.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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