Volkswagen1997 Golf 1.8T 20v Specs

1997 (Mk4) Volkswagen Golf 1.8T 20v Specifications & Performance

1997 - 2001 (Mk4)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo

134 mph

8.5 seconds

148 BHP

36.2 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

330-1,184 L
kg
1,270 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
134 mph
0-62 mph
8.5 seconds
0-60 mph
8.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
117 BHP/Tonne
Power
148 BHP
Torque
155 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
36.2 mpg
Total Range
437 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,781 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
148 BHP @ 5,700 RPM
150 ps @ 5,700 RPM
Peak Torque
155 lb·ft @ 1,750 RPM
210 N·m @ 1,750 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
5 (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
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 86.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
83 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
37 BHP
Unitary Capacity
445 cc
BMEP
14.8 Bar
214.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 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
1,270 kg
Gross Weight
1,695 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
Tow Capacity
1,300 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 Rating2.1
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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