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2005 Volkswagen Golf - Specifications

4-Door HB TDI Manual GL Performance Specs

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Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 100 @ 4000

Displacement 1.9L/116

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 177 @ 1800-2400

Fuel System Turbocharged DI

Engine Type Diesel I4

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.76

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Type 5

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.36

Clutch Size (in) - TBD -

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.78

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.39

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.12

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.60

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x 0.87

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.13 x 0.35

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.04

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.6

Tires

Rear Tire Size P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size P195/65HR15

Front Tire Size P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material Steel

Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6

Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6

Spare Wheel Material - TBD -

Front Wheel Material Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.71

Suspension Type - Front Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.91

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