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Volkswagen Golf TSI

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ENGINE
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| Capacity |
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1390cc |
| Cylinder Layout |
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Inline-4 |
| Valves |
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16, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke |
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76.5mm x 75.6mm |
| Compression Ratio |
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10:1 |
| Power |
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122bph at 5000rpm |
| Torque |
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200Nm at 1500rpm |
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GEARBOX
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| Type |
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7-speed dual-clutch transmission |
| Driven Wheels |
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Front |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Top Speed |
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200km/h |
| 0-100 km/h |
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9.6 seconds |
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SUSPENSION
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| Front |
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MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear |
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4-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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BRAKES
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| Front |
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Ventilated discs |
| Rear |
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Drums |
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TYRES
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| Type |
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Michelin Energy Saver |
| Size |
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205/55 R16 |
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SAFETY
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| ABS |
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Yes |
| Airbags |
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7 |
| Traction Control |
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Yes, with ESP |
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MEASUREMENTS
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| Length |
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4199mm |
| Width |
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1779mm |
| Height |
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1479mm |
| Wheelbase |
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2578mm |
| Kerb Weight |
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1241kg |
| Power to Weight Ratio |
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98.3bhp/tonne |
| Turning Circle |
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10.9m |
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PRICE
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| Price |
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$86,800 incl. COE |
| Warranty |
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3 years/100,000km
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WE LIKE |
- Real refinement, particularly in town
- COmfortable and well-made cabin
- Efficient performance and neat handling
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WE DON'T LIKE |
- "Recycled" design and dimensions
- Interior space the same as before
- Gearbox prone to low-speed lurching
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From Torque Aug 2009 issue
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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