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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door) 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) 4MOTION
Volkswagen Golf:
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada , and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico.
The original Golf Mk1 was a front-engined, front-wheel drive replacement for the air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Volkswagen Beetle. Historically, the Golf is Volkswagen's best-selling model and is among the world's top three best-selling models, with more than 35 million units sold as of 2019....(Read more on Wikipedia)
VII (5-door) Overview:
Volkswagen Golf (VII (5-door)). With 320 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.7 l/100km). With a weight of 1449 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.6 s). The top speed reaches 211 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
People's Opinions:
Our robots surveyed the comments on Reddit to find out people's satisfaction with Volkswagen Golf. About 201 comments were scanned, 54 comments (26.87% of the total comments) were positive, compared to 23 negative comments (11.44% of the total comments). The remaining 124 comments were neutral (did not mention any praise or criticism) (%neutralPercentag%% of the total comments), and thus it received a rating of 1 stars out of 5.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
• Decent ICE technology.• Efficient fuel consumption: 4.9 L/100 km combined.
• Front-wheel drive offers efficiency and lower weight.
• Independent suspension (front: Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar, rear: Coil spring, Torsion) for comfort and handling.
• Ventilated front brakes improve stopping power under load.
• Rack-and-pinion steering for precise control.
• ABS improves braking safety.
• Electric power steering improves efficiency and feel.
• Generous trunk space: 1270 L.
• Reasonable curb weight (1130 kg).
• High payload capacity:590 kg.
• Towing without brakes:600 kg.
• Tight turning circle of 10.9 m for easy maneuvering.
• Adequate ground clearance (142 mm).
Cons:
• Underpowered ICE: only 85 hp.• Low specific output ( 71 hp/L) suggests less efficient ICE tuning.
• Sluggish ICE-only acceleration: 11.9 sec.
• Only meets Euro 5, newer models meet Euro 6+.
• Sluggish 0–100 km/h time: 11.9 sec.
• Weak weight-to-power: ≈ 75.2 hp/tonne.
• Low weight-to-torque: ≈ 140.8 Nm/tonne.
• Limited towing: 1100 kg with brakes (12%).
• Over 9 years old design.
Based on the pros and cons, the car is rated 3/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI (3-door): 2011 - 2013).
General:
Brand: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Generation: VII (5-door)
Modification (Engine): 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) 4MOTION
Start of production: 2012
End of production: 2014
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Body type: Hatchback
Seats: 5
Doors: 5
Engine:
Power: 150 Hp @ 3000-4000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre: 76.2 Hp/l [43mm more.]
Torque: 320 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code: CRBC, CRLB More details about the engine CRBC, CRLB
Engine displacement: 1968
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine configuration: Inline
Fuel injection system: Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration: Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity: 4.7 l
Engine layout: Front, Transverse
Performance:
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 4.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: 4.7 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 8.6 sec
Maximum speed: 211 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 9.7 kg/Hp, 103.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio: 4.5 kg/Nm, 220.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 8.2 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight: 1449
Max. weight: 1940
Max load: 491
Trunk (boot) space - maximum: 1233 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 343 l
Fuel tank capacity: 55 l
Size:
Length: 4255 mm [43mm more.]
Width: 1799 mm [13mm more.]
Height: 1454 mm [15mm less.]
Wheelbase: 2632 mm [54mm more.]
Front track: 1549 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1520 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.9 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel: All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears: 6
Transmission type: Manual
Front brakes: Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systems: ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering
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