Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1.6
85 kW116 PS114 hp2003–2009
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- Power
- 85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.8 s
- Fuel consumption
- 6.7 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,259 kg
- Boot volume
- 350 l
- Top speed
- 192 km/h
The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1.6 petrol uses a 1.6-litre petrol engine rated at 85 kW (116 PS).
Its output sits mid-range among the 5 petrol versions: 13% up on the entry 1.6 petrol (75 kW), 40 kW below the 125 kW petrol version. In figures, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.8 s, tops out at 192 km/h, uses 6.7 l/100 km, tips the scales at 1,259 kg and offers 92 PS per tonne. Rivals worth a side-by-side look against the Golf Mk5 1.6 petrol 85 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 | 85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 192 km/h 119 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 6.7 l/100 km 42.2 mpg UK · 35.1 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 159 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,259 kg 2,776 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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