Volkswagen2012 Golf 1.4 TSI 140 Specs

2012 (Mk7) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 140 Specs & Performance

2012, 2013, 2014 (Mk7)

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo

132 mph

8.4 seconds

138 hp

45.2 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

13.4-44.8 ft3
lb
2,795 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
132 mph
0-62 mph
8.4 seconds
0-60 mph
8.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
20.26 lb/hp
Power
138 hp
Torque
184 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
45.2 mpg
City
36.7 mpg
Highway
52.3 mpg
Total Range
597 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
192 g/Mile

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.4 Liter
85.1 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
138 hp @ 4,500 RPM
140 ps @ 4,500 RPM
Peak Torque
184 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
250 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
13.2 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
2.933 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.93:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.62 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
35 hp
Cylinder Volume
21.3 in3
BMEP
326.6 PSI
22.5 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
7 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
205/55R16
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
13.4-44.8 ft3
Turning Radius
35.8 ft
Curb Weight
2,795 lbs
Gross Weight
3,924 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,129 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,389-3,307 lbs
Length
167.5 in
Width
70.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
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Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating2.9
Practicality Rating3.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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