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    Volkswagen Golf

    GL Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Volkswagen Golf GL
    Showing 8 Configurations

    GL

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $32,500†
    Price & specs

    GL

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $34,500†
    Price & specs

    GL

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $34,990†
    Price & specs

    GL

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $36,990†
    Price & specs

    GL

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $37,880†
    Price & specs

    GL

    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $38,990†
    Price & specs

    GL

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $40,885†
    Price & specs

    GL

    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $41,995†
    Price & specs
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
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    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 86.4
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 1781
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 86.4
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Engine
    Engine (L): 1.8
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Single-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Single-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Single-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Single-Point Injection
    Fuel System
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    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Capacity (L): 55
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Type: Main
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    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
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    Oil Pressure
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    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
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    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
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    Instrumentation
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    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 5.8
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 41
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.5
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 31
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 9
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 26
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.4
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 37
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.1
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 29
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 9.4
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 25
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 5.8
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 41
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.5
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 31
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 9
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 26
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.4
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 37
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.1
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 29
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 9.4
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 25
    Fuel Consumption
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    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
    Maximum Speed (mph): 112
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 14.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 175
    Maximum Speed (mph): 109
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
    Maximum Speed (mph): 112
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 14.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 175
    Maximum Speed (mph): 109
    Performance
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    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
    Maximum Power (kW): 66
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 145
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
    Maximum Power (kW): 66
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 145
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
    Maximum Power (kW): 66
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 107
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 145
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
    Maximum Power (kW): 66
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 107
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 145
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
    Maximum Power (kW): 66
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
    Maximum Power (kW): 66
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
    Maximum Power (kW): 66
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
    Maximum Power (kW): 66
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.5
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 5.8
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 9
    EU 83 City (mpg): 26
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 8.1
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.4
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 9.4
    EU 83 City (mpg): 25
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.5
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 5.8
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 9
    EU 83 City (mpg): 26
    Fuel Economy
    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 8.1
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.4
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 9.4
    EU 83 City (mpg): 25
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    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

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