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VW Golf GT FSI review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

VW Golf GT FSI review
As befits the 'car of the people' tag, the Golf has been VW's bread and butter ever since the launch of the iconic original in 1976.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 128
0-62 mph (seconds): 8.9

Urban mpg: 26.2
Extra urban mpg: 46.3
Combined mpg: 36.2
CO2 (g/km): 187


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4204
Height (mm): 1485
Width (mm): 1759
Wheelbase (mm): 2578
Cargo volume (litres): 350
Gross weight (kg): 1810
Kerb weight (kg): 1392
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1400
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 650
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 55


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder petrol, in line, transversely mounted in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1984
Compression ratio: 11.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 82.50 x 92.80
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 148 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 148 at 3500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive. Single plate dry clutch with hydraulic actuation.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Coil springs with telescopic shock absorbers. Lower wishbones. Anti-roll bar.

Rear: Gas pressure shock absorbers and separate springs. Four-link independent set-up. Anti-roll bar.

Steering: Power assisted elctro-mechanical speed-sensitive steering.

Brakes: ABS with EBD. Diagonal twin-circuit brake system with inner ventilated front disc brakes and rear discs.

Wheels: 6.5 x 16" Imola design alloy as standard (test car fitted with 7 x 17" Grand Prix design at cost of £445).

Tyres: 205/55 R16 as standard (test car fitted with 225/45 R17).







 

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