1997 - Volkswagen - Golf 1.4

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Golf 1.4 1997
2. Golf 1.4 2003
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf 1.4
Production Year 1997
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family Golf Mk 4
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S HBK
Number of Doors 5
Wheelbase 2511 mm     (98,9 in)
Front Track 1513 mm     (59,6 in)
Rear Track 1494 mm     (58,8 in)
Length 4149 mm     (163,3 in)
Width 1735 mm     (68,3 in)
Height 1439 mm     (56,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,65
Weight 1090 kg     (2400,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 55 litre   (12,1 Imp gal ,  14,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,31
Frontal Area 2,1
Cx 0,65
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction aluminium alloy block & aluminium head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1390 cc     (84,82 cu in)
Bore 76,5 mm     (3,01 in)
Stroke 75,6 mm     (2,98 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,01
Unitary Capacity 347,5 cc/cylinder    (21,21 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type EFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 73 HP     (54,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 126 N.m     (93 lb.ft ,  12,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3300 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 104 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 67 HP/ton    (49,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,5 HP/litre    (39,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 158 g/km
Fuel Consumption 8.9/5.3/6.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 9,3 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 14 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 35,2 s
Top Speed 171 km/h   (106,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,47 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,9 m    (35,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.TB.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 256 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 232 mm
Wheels (front) 6J x 15
Wheels (rear) 6J x 15
Tyres (front) 195/65 R 15 H
Tyres (rear) 195/65 R 15 H