Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Petrol
103 kW140 PS138 hp2003–2009
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- Power
- 103 kW 140 PS · 138 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.8 s
- Fuel consumption
- 7.1 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,340 kg
- Boot volume
- 350 l
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 petrol produces 103 kW (140 PS) from a petrol engine.
Its output sits mid-range among the 5 petrol versions: 37% up on the entry 1.6 petrol (75 kW), 22 kW below the 125 kW petrol version. According to our catalog data, the Golf Mk5 103 kW petrol needs 8.8 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 205 km/h, averages 7.1 l/100 km, weighs 1,340 kg and offers 105 PS per tonne. To see how it measures up, compare the Golf Mk5 103 kW petrol with the Ford Focus or the Kia Ceed.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Power | 103 kW 140 PS · 138 hp |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 7.1 l/100 km 39.8 mpg UK · 33.1 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 169 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,340 kg 2,954 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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