Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Volkswagen tried to get a slice from the European compact minivan market and introduced the Golf Plus in 2004.
While Renault was gaining with the Megane Scenic (latter named only as Scenic), Volkswagen had nothing to show on the compact minivan segment. Its engineers rushed and used the Golf MKV's platform (PQ35) and made the Golf Plus. A minivan with a higher seating position and better headroom than the regular Golf.
The German carmaker used the name Golf for the Plus to get more attention from the public, and it shared its underpinning with its brother, but the exterior look was not on the same page. It featured a steep front fascia with a body-colored grille and two slats. Its headlights featured a sharp angle on the inner side and extended around the corners onto the front fenders. Its bumper sported a grille at the bottom and, as an option, two fog lights on the sides. Since it was 95 mm (3.7") taller than its sibling, the Plus needed a steeper windshield too. In the back, the tailgate and the taillights resembled those from the regular, Golf.
Inside, the seats were mounted higher by 75 mm (2.9"), resulting in more legroom for the rear-seat passengers. Thus, the Plus was more comfortable for five adults, even on the long roads. The dashboard four air vents on the center stack and two more twin vents on the outer sides of the dash panel. Another essential aspect was the trunk size, which provided up to 1,450 liters (51.2 cu-ft) of space with folded rear seats.
Under the hood, Volkswagen installed a wide engine choice for the Golf Plus. It started with a 75 hp, 1.4-liter gasoline engine and ended up with a 2.0-liter, 150 hp unit. There were three turbo-diesel versions ranged between 90 hp and 140 hp.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 126 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2795.5 lbs (1268 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L FSI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5200 RPM 90 HP @ 5200 RPM 89 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 130 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 139 cuFT (3936 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2,850.6 lbs (1 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4254.9 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5000 RPM 122 HP @ 5000 RPM 121 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 200 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120.5 mph (194 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2901.3 lbs (1316 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5600 RPM 140 HP @ 5600 RPM 138 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 220 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125.5 mph (202 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2993.9 lbs (1358 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.6 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1595 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5700 RPM 102 HP @ 5700 RPM 101 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 148 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2828.5 lbs (1283 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4232.9 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L FSI 6MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 6000 RPM 116 HP @ 6000 RPM 114 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 155 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117.4 mph (189 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2850.6 lbs (1293 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4254.9 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 210 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6000 RPM 150 HP @ 6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 200 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2971.8 lbs (1348 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4365.2 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 194 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 77.2 KW @ 4000 RPM 105 HP @ 4000 RPM 104 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 250 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6AT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4000 RPM 140 HP @ 4000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 320 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125.5 mph (202 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 165.7 in (4209 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3088.7 lbs (1401 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475.4 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |