2003 Volkswagen Golf - Specs

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Engine	GL 2.0L	GL TDI 1.9L	GLS 2.0L	GLS TDI 1.9L
Type	2.0 L, 4-cylinder, in-line	1.9 L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged, direct injection	2.0 L, 4-cylinder, in-line	1.9 L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged, direct injection
Bore	3.25 in	3.13 in	3.25 in	3.13 in
Stroke	3.65 in	3.76 in	3.65 in	3.76 in
Displacement	121.0 in (cubic)	115.7 in (cubic)	121.0 in (cubic)	115.7 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	19.5:1	10.0:1	19.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm	115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)	90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)	115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)	90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
Max. Torque, lbs-ft @ rpm	122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)	155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)	122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)	155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)
Fuel Requirement	Regular Unleaded	Diesel	Regular Unleaded	Diesel

Engine Design	GL 2.0L	GL TDI 1.9L	GLS 2.0L	GLS TDI 1.9L
Arrangement	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron
Crank Shaft	Cast iron, five main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings	Cast iron, five main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs
Cooling System	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Lubrication	Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)	Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)	Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger
Emissions	OBD II, ULEV 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery	OBD D, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)	OBD II, ULEV 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery	OBD D, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System	GL 2.0L	GL TDI 1.9L	GLS 2.0L	GLS TDI 1.9L
Alternator, Volts/Amps	14 / 70	14 / 70	14 / 70	14 / 70
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)	12 (60)	12 (80)	12 (60)	12 (80)
Ignition	Digital electronic, with knock sensor	Compression ignition	Digital electronic with knock sensor	Compression ignition
Firing Order	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2

Drivetrain	GL 2.0L		GL TDI 1.9L		GLS 2.0L		GLS TDI 1.9L
Drivetrain	Front wheel drive
Transmission Gear Ratios	Manual	Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual	Auto
1st	3.78	2.71	3.78	2.71	3.78	2.71	3.78	2.71
2nd	2.12	1.55	2.12	1.55	2.12	1.55	2.12	1.44
3rd	1.36	1.00	1.36	1.00	1.36	1.00	1.36	1.00
4th	1.03	0.68	0.97	0.68	1.03	0.68	0.97	0.74
5th	0.84	-	0.76	-	0.84	-	0.76	-
Reverse	3.60	2.11	3.60	2.88	3.60	2.11	3.60	2.88
Final	4.24	5.04	3.39	3.62	4.24	5.04	3.39	3.62

Capacities	GL 2.0L	GL TDI 1.9L	GLS 2.0L	GLS TDI 1.9L
Engine Oil (with filter)	4.2 qt	4.8 qt	4.2 qt	4.8 qt
Fuel Tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Cooling System	8.5 qt	8.6 qt	8.5 qt	8.6 qt
Wiper Fluid	3.2 qt	3.2 qt	3.2 qt	3.2 qt

Steering	GL 2.0L	GL TDI 1.9L	GLS 2.0L	GLS TDI 1.9L
Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)	3.04	3.04	3.04	3.04
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	35.8 ft	35.8 ft	35.8 ft	35.8 ft
Ratio	15.6:1	15.6:1	15.6:1	15.6:1

Interior Volumes - SAE	GL 2.0 L		GL TDI 1.9L		GLS 2.0L		GLS TDI 1.9L
EPA	Compact		Compact		Compact		Compact
Passenger Volume	88 ft (cubic)		88 ft (cubic)		88 ft (cubic)		88 ft (cubic)
Trunk Volume	18 ft (cubic)		18 ft (cubic)		18 ft (cubic)		18 ft (cubic)
Vol. with Rear Seat Folded	41.8 ft (cubic)		41.8 ft (cubic)		41.8 ft (cubic)		41.8 ft (cubic)
Seating Capacity	5		5		5		5
	Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear
Volume	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.2 ft (cubic)	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.2 ft (cubic)	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.2 ft (cubic)	49.8 ft (cubic)	38.2 ft (cubic)
Head Room	38.6 in	37.4 in	38.6 in	37.4 in	38.6 in	37.4 in	38.6 in	37.4 in
Shoulder Room	53.7 in	2 Door - 52.7 in 4 Door - 52.4 in.	53.7 in	2 Door - 52.7 in 4 Door - 52.4 in.	53.7 in	52.4 in	53.7 in	52.4 in
Leg Room	41.5 in	33.5 in	41.5 in	33.5 in	41.5 in	33.5 in	41.5 in	33.5 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension	GL 2.0L	GL TDI 1.9L	GLS 2.0L	GLS TDI 1.9L
Type	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers,21 mm stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 21 mm stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 21 mm stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 21 mm stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm integrated stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Service Brake	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System	Standard, all four wheels	Standard, all four wheels	Standard, all four wheels	Standard, all four wheels
Parking Brake	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels	6 J x 15", steel wheels	6 J x 15", steel wheels	6 J x 15", steel wheels	6 J x 15", steel wheels
Tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires	P195/65 R 15 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient	0.31	0.31	0.31	0.31

Exterior Dimensions		GL 2.0L	GL TDI 1.9L	GLS 2.0L	GLS TDI 1.9L
Wheelbase		98.9 in	98.9 in	98.9 in	98.9 in
Track	Front	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in
	Rear	58.8 in	58.8 in	58.8 in	58.8 in
Length		164.9 in	164.9 in	164.9 in	164.9 in
Width		68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in
Height		56.7 in	56.7 in	56.7 in	56.7 in
Ground Clearance		4.0 in	4.0 in	4.0 in	4.0 in

Fuel Consumption	GL 2.0L				GL 1.9L TDI
	2 Door		4 Door		2 Door		4 Door
	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
City, mpg	24	23	24	23	42	34	42	34
Highway, mpg	31	29	31	29	49	45	49	45
Performance 0 - 60 mph	10.1	11.3	10.4	11.7	12	14.2	12.3	14.6

Fuel Consumption	GLS 2.0L		GLS TDI 1.9L
	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
City, mpg	24	23	42	34
Highway, mpg	31	29	49	45
Performance 0 - 60 mph	10.6	11.8	12.3	14.6