Volkswagen2001 Golf 2.3 V5 Specs

2001 (Mk4) Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5 Specifications & Performance

2001, 2002, 2003 (Mk4)

Tech Specs Summary


2.3 L V5

139 mph

8.2 seconds

168 BHP

32.5 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

330-1,184 L
kg
1,249 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.5 mpg
Total Range
393 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.3 Litre
2,324 cc
Configuration
V5
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
168 BHP @ 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
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 90.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
72 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
34 BHP
Unitary Capacity
465 cc
BMEP
11.9 Bar
172.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
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 Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3-5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
330-1,184 L
Kerb Weight
1,249 kg
Gross Weight
1,770 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
Tow Capacity
1,500 kg
Length
4,149 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Wheelbase
2,511 mm
Front Track
1,513 mm
Rear Track
1,494 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.5

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

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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Environment
Practicality
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