Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1.6
75 kW102 PS101 hp2003–2009
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- Power
- 75 kW 102 PS · 101 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.4 s
- Fuel consumption
- 7.4 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,248 kg
- Boot volume
- 350 l
- Top speed
- 184 km/h
The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1.6 petrol produces 75 kW (102 PS) from a 1.6-litre petrol engine.
This is the entry point among the 5 petrol versions of the Golf Mk5; the range-topping 125 kW petrol version has 67% more power. On top of that, it is the lightest (1,248 kg). The car needs 11.4 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 184 km/h, averages 7.4 l/100 km and offers 82 PS per tonne. Rivals worth a side-by-side look against the Golf Mk5 1.6 petrol 75 kW: the Ford Focus or the Kia Ceed.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cm³ 1.6 l · 98 cu in |
| Power | 75 kW 102 PS · 101 hp |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 184 km/h 114 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 7.4 l/100 km 38.2 mpg UK · 31.8 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 176 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,248 kg 2,751 lb |
|---|---|
| Boot volume | 350 l 12.4 cu ft |
| Fuel tank | 55 l 14.5 US gal |
Production
| Years | 2003–2009 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Golf Mk5 (2003–2009) |
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