Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Petrol
125 kW170 PS168 hp2003–2009
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- Power
- 125 kW 170 PS · 168 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.9 s
- Fuel consumption
- 7.3 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,346 kg
- Boot volume
- 350 l
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
A petrol engine with 125 kW (170 PS) powers the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 petrol.
No other petrol version of the Golf Mk5 matches its output among 5 petrol versions - that is 67% more than the entry 1.6 petrol (75 kW). On top of that, it is the quickest to 100 km/h (7.9 s) and the fastest flat out (220 km/h). The car averages 7.3 l/100 km and weighs 1,346 kg. Rivals worth a side-by-side look against the Golf Mk5 125 kW petrol: the Ford Focus or the Kia Ceed.
Where the Golf Mk5 125 kW petrol stands out
- Most powerful petrol version of the Golf Mk5: 125 kW (170 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the Golf Mk5 range: 7.9 s
- Highest top speed in the range: 220 km/h
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 126 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Power | 125 kW 170 PS · 168 hp |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 220 km/h 137 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 7.3 l/100 km 38.7 mpg UK · 32.2 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 174 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,346 kg 2,967 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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