Volkswagen2008 Golf Plus 1.4 TSI 160 Specs

2008 (Mk5) Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.4 TSI 160 Specifications & Performance

2008, 2009 (Mk5)

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4 Twincharged

131 mph

unavailable

158 BHP

41.5 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

393-1,450 L
kg
1,348 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
131 mph
Power-to-Weight
117 BHP/Tonne
Power
158 BHP
Torque
184 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
41.5 mpg
Total Range
502 Miles
CO2 Emissions
159 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.4 Litre
1,390 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Twincharged
Peak Power
158 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
160 ps @ 5,000 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
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
Bore x Stroke
76.5 x 75.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.01:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
114 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
40 BHP
Unitary Capacity
347 cc
BMEP
22.6 Bar
327.8 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
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
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
393-1,450 L
Kerb Weight
1,348 kg
Gross Weight
1,960 kg
Maximum Payload
612 kg
Tow Capacity
1,400 kg
Length
4,206 mm
Width
1,759 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
Front Track
1,541 mm
Rear Track
1,517 mm

Euro NCAP Results

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

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band G
£275

Performance Rating-
Environment Rating2.3
Practicality Rating3.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Environment
Practicality
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