Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Petrol
90 kW122 PS121 hp2003–2009
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- Power
- 90 kW 122 PS · 121 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.4 s
- Fuel consumption
- 6.3 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,280 kg
- Boot volume
- 350 l
- Top speed
- 197 km/h
A petrol engine with 90 kW (122 PS) powers the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 petrol.
Within the Golf Mk5 line-up of 5 petrol versions, it delivers 20% more power than the entry 1.6 petrol (75 kW) and 35 kW less than the 125 kW petrol version. On paper, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.4 s, tops out at 197 km/h, uses 6.3 l/100 km, tips the scales at 1,280 kg and offers 96 PS per tonne. To see how it measures up, compare the Golf Mk5 90 kW petrol with the Ford Focus or the Kia Ceed.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Power | 90 kW 122 PS · 121 hp |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 197 km/h 122 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 6.3 l/100 km 44.8 mpg UK · 37.3 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 149 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,280 kg 2,822 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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