Volkswagen Golf 1.8T 20v - Specifications (2001-2003)

VolkswagenGolf (1997-2006)Specs2001 (Mk4) Volkswagen Golf 1.8T 20v Specifications & Performance

2001, 2002, 2003 (Mk4)

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Tech Specs Summary

1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo139 mph7.9 seconds178 BHP33.6 mpg3-5 Doors5 Seats330-1,184 Lkg1,279 kgFront - FWDJump To:PerformancePetrol EngineDrivetrain & ChassisDimensions & PracticalityRankingsvs RivalsSimilar Cars PredecessorOther Mk4 Golf Hatchbacks

Performance

PerformanceTop Speed139 mph0-62 mph7.9 seconds0-60 mph7.6 secondsPower-to-Weight139 BHP/TonnePower178 BHPTorque173 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel EconomyCombined33.6 mpgTotal Range406 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol EngineDisplacement1.8 Litre1,781 ccConfigurationInline 4AspirationTurboPeak Power178 BHP @ 5,500 RPM180 ps @ 5,500 RPMPeak Torque173 lb·ft @ 1,950 RPM235 N·m @ 1,950 RPMValvetrainDOHCValves/Cylinder5 (20v Total)Fuel InjectionMulti-pointPositionFront EngineOrientationTransversalFuelPetrolFuel Tank Capacity55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine SpecsCompression Ratio9.5:1Bore x Stroke81 x 86.4 mmBore-Stroke Ratio0.94:1Under-SquareSpecific Output100 BHP/LPower/Cylinder45 BHPUnitary Capacity445 ccBMEP16.6 Bar240.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & ChassisDriven WheelsFWDFront-wheel DriveGearbox (MT)6 GearsTyre Sizes205/55R16 VFront SuspensionMacPherson StrutRear SuspensionTorsion BeamFront BrakesVented DiscRear BrakesSolid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & PracticalityBody StyleCompact HatchbackDoors3-5Seats5Cargo Space330-1,184 LKerb Weight1,279 kgGross Weight1,750 kgMaximum Payload471 kgTow Capacity1,300 kgLength4,149 mmWidth1,735 mmHeight1,439 mmWheelbase2,511 mmFront Track1,513 mmRear Track1,494 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant★★★★☆Pedestrian★★☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001> 1549cc£360 ★★★★★★★★★★3.5Performance Rating2.2Environment Rating1.9Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T 20v Rankings

Top Power/Weight Volkswagens #119 / 1.5KTop BHP/L Volkswagens #198 / 1.5KFastest Volkswagens #199 / 1.5KBest 0-62 mph Volkswagens #211 / 1.5KTop BHP Volkswagens #278 / 1.5KFastest Hatchbacks #512 / 4.9KMost Powerful Hatchbacks #547 / 4.9KQuickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #590 / 4.9KTop lb·ft Volkswagens #732 / 1.5KBest MPG Volkswagens #1,155 / 1.5K00s Fastest Accelerating #1,658 / 7K00s Fastest #2,029 / 7K00s Most Powerful #2,252 / 7KBest MPG Hatchbacks #4,142 / 4.9KBest MPG Petrol #6,496 / 14KQuickest 0-62 mph #6,899 / 22.3KFastest #6,978 / 22.3KMost Powerful #8,424 / 22.3KBest MPG #13,902 / 22.3K Last updated 2 December 2023 Hide Permanently Remove (It's Free!) - Sign In Advanced