Volkswagen2008 Golf 1.4 TSI 122 Specs

2008 (Mk5) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 Specifications & Performance

2008, 2009 (Mk5)

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo

122 mph

9.4 seconds

120 BHP

44.8 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

350-1,305 L
kg
1,280 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
122 mph
0-62 mph
9.4 seconds
0-60 mph
9.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
94 BHP/Tonne
Power
120 BHP
Torque
148 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
44.8 mpg
Total Range
542 Miles
CO2 Emissions
149 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.4 Litre
1,390 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
120 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
122 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
148 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
200 N·m @ 1,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
76.5 x 75.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.01:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
86 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
30 BHP
Unitary Capacity
347 cc
BMEP
18.1 Bar
262.2 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
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 Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3-5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
350-1,305 L
Kerb Weight
1,280 kg
Gross Weight
1,820 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
Tow Capacity
1,300 kg
Length
4,204 mm
Width
1,759 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
Front Track
1,540 mm
Rear Track
1,518 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★★
Child Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★★☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band F
£225
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.8

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2.5
Practicality Rating3.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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