Volkswagen2009 Golf 1.4 TSI 160 Specs

2009 (Mk6) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 160 Specifications & Performance

2009 - 2013 (Mk6)

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4 Twincharged

137 mph

8.0 seconds

158 BHP

44.8 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

350-1,305 L
kg
1,346 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
8.0 seconds
0-60 mph
7.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
117 BHP/Tonne
Power
158 BHP
Torque
177 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

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

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.4 Litre
1,390 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Twincharged
Peak Power
158 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
160 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
177 lb·ft @ 1,500 RPM
240 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
114 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
40 BHP
Unitary Capacity
347 cc
BMEP
21.7 Bar
314.7 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
7 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/55R16 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
1,346 kg
Gross Weight
1,840 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
Tow Capacity
1,400 kg
Length
4,199 mm
Width
1,786 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
Front Track
1,540 mm
Rear Track
1,513 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
96%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
53%
Safety Assist
71%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band F
£225
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.8

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating2.4
Practicality Rating3.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 160 Rankings

Top BHP/L Volkswagens #58 / 1.5K
Best 0-62 mph Volkswagens #227 / 1.5K
Top Power/Weight Volkswagens #242 / 1.5K
Fastest Volkswagens #245 / 1.5K
Top BHP Volkswagens #379 / 1.5K
Fastest Hatchbacks #576 / 5K
Best MPG Volkswagens #663 / 1.5K
Quickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #665 / 5K
Top lb·ft Volkswagens #688 / 1.5K
Most Powerful Hatchbacks #814 / 5K
00s Fastest Accelerating #1,805 / 7.1K
Best MPG Petrol #2,024 / 14.6K
00s Fastest #2,239 / 7.1K
Best MPG Hatchbacks #2,551 / 5K
00s Most Powerful #2,991 / 7.1K
Quickest 0-62 mph #7,559 / 22.9K
Fastest #7,608 / 22.9K
Best MPG #7,759 / 22.9K
Most Powerful #10,479 / 22.9K
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