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1999 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf IV?Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)?8.7 l/100 km
27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
How fast is the car, 1999 Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)?224 km/h | 139.19 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec
0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1999 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)?170 Hp, 220 Nm
162.26 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1999 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)?2.3 l
2324 cm3
141.82 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1999 Volkswagen 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)?5, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf IV Hatchback 1999 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1999 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?4149 mm
163.35 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1999 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?1735 mm
68.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1999 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)?1249 kg
2753.57 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1999 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)?1770 kg
3902.18 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1999 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?330 - 1184 l
11.65 - 41.81 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1999 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf IV
Modification (Engine) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp)
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg
8.06 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.6 l/100 km 35.64 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.15 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.8 sec
Maximum speed 224 km/h 139.19 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre 73.1 Hp/l
Torque 220 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 162.26 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AGZ
Engine displacement 2324 cm3 141.82 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 90.2 mm 3.55 in.
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.9 l 4.12 US qt | 3.43 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1249 kg 2753.57 lbs.
Max. weight 1770 kg 3902.18 lbs.
Max load 521 kg 1148.61 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 330 l 11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1184 l 41.81 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4149 mm 163.35 in.
Width 1735 mm 68.31 in.
Height 1444 mm 56.85 in.
Wheelbase 2511 mm 98.86 in.
Front track 1513 mm 59.57 in.
Rear (Back) track 1494 mm 58.82 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16 W
Wheel rims size16