Volkswagen2012 Golf 1.4 TSI 140 Specs

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

2012, 2013, 2014 (Mk7)

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo

132 mph

8.4 seconds

138 BHP

54.3 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

380-1,270 L
kg
1,268 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
54.3 mpg
Urban
44.1 mpg
Extra Urban
62.8 mpg
Total Range
597 Miles
CO2 Emissions
119 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.4 Litre
1,395 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
138 BHP @ 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
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
74.5 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.93:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
99 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
35 BHP
Unitary Capacity
349 cc
BMEP
22.5 Bar
326.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
7 Gears
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 Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3-5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
380-1,270 L
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Kerb Weight
1,268 kg
Gross Weight
1,780 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
Tow Capacity
630-1,500 kg
Length
4,255 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Wheelbase
2,620 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
87%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
62%
Safety Assist
73%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band C
£35
★★★★★
★★★★★
4

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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