Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 8.7 l/100 km | 27.0 mpg US | 32.5 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 6.6 l/100 km | 35.6 mpg US | 42.8 mpg UK Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 sec. The maximum speed is 224 km/h | 139 mph.

Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Technical information

Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) General information
Brand : Volkswagen
Model : Golf
Generation : Golf IV (1J1)
Engine / modification : 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)
Production start : 1999 year
Production end : 2003 year
Coupe type : Hatchback
Num. of Doors : 3/5
Num. of seats : 5
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 6.6 l/100 km | 35.6 mpg US | 42.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : 8.7 l/100 km | 27.0 mpg US | 32.5 mpg UK
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 55 l | 14.5 US gallons | 12.1 UK gallons
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Performance
Power : 170 hp | 125 kW
Max power in : 6200 rpm.
Maximum speed : 224 km/h | 139 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 8.2 sec
Torque : 220 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : AGZ
Engine position : Front, transverse
Engine displacement : 2324 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 3.9 l
Coolant : 5 l
Fuel System : Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders : V engine
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 5
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 10.8
Piston Stroke : 90.2 mm
Cylinder Bore : 81 mm
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4149 mm | 163.3 in
Width : 1735 mm | 68.3 in
Height : 1444 mm | 56.9 in
Wheelbase : 2511 mm | 98.9 in
Front track : 1513 mm | 59.6 in
Rear (Back) track : 1494 mm | 58.8 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 330 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) : 1184 l
Front suspension : Wishbone
Rear suspension : Helical spring
Max weight : 1770 kg | 3902 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1249 kg | 2754 lbs
ABS : yes
Steering type : Steering rack and pinion
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 205/55 R16 W
Wheel rims size : R16

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