Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Petrol
118 kW160 PS158 hp2009–2012
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- Power
- 118 kW 160 PS · 158 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.0 s
- Fuel consumption
- 6.3 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,346 kg
- Boot volume
- 350 l
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
A petrol engine with 118 kW (160 PS) powers the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 petrol. The Golf Mk6 118 kW petrol has front-wheel drive.
Within the Golf Mk6 line-up of 6 petrol versions, it delivers 87% more power than the entry 63 kW petrol version and 81 kW less than the 199 kW petrol version. On top of that, it is the quickest to 100 km/h (8.0 s) and the fastest flat out (220 km/h). In figures, it uses 6.3 l/100 km and tips the scales at 1,346 kg. To see how it measures up, compare the Golf Mk6 118 kW petrol with the Ford Focus or the Kia Ceed.
Where the Golf Mk6 118 kW petrol stands out
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the Golf Mk6 range: 8.0 s
- Highest top speed in the range: 220 km/h
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 119 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Power | 118 kW 160 PS · 158 hp |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 220 km/h 137 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 6.3 l/100 km 44.8 mpg UK · 37.3 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 145 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 | 2009–2012 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Golf Mk6 (2009–2012) |
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