Volkswagen1998 Golf 2.3 V5 4Motion Specs

1998 (Mk4) Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5 4Motion Specifications & Performance

1998 - 2001 (Mk4)

Tech Specs Summary


2.3 L V5

132 mph

9.2 seconds

148 BHP

26.2 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

330-1,184 L
kg
1,432 kg
Front - AWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
132 mph
0-62 mph
9.2 seconds
0-60 mph
8.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
103 BHP/Tonne
Power
148 BHP
Torque
151 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
26.2 mpg
Total Range
357 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.3 Litre
2,324 cc
Configuration
V5
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
148 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
150 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
151 lb·ft @ 3,200 RPM
205 N·m @ 3,200 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (10v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.1:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 90.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
64 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
30 BHP
Unitary Capacity
465 cc
BMEP
11.1 Bar
160.8 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
AWD
All-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
330-1,184 L
Kerb Weight
1,432 kg
Gross Weight
1,870 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
Tow Capacity
1,600 kg
Length
4,149 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Wheelbase
2,518 mm
Front Track
1,513 mm
Rear Track
1,487 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.4

Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating1.4
Practicality Rating3.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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