This 2.3 MT (150 hp) engine was fitted in the 4 generation Hatchback (3-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1997 to 2006. In addition to this engine, 39 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4149mm |
| Width | 1735mm |
| Height | 1444mm |
| Wheelbase | 2511mm |
| Front track | 1513mm |
| Rear track | 1494mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Max. boot capacity | 1184litre |
| Min. boot capacity | 330litre |
| Kerb weight | 1243kg |
| Gross weight | 1760kg |
| Displacement | 517kg |
| Permitted road-train weight | 3260kg |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2324cm3 |
| Engine power | 150bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 000RPM |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 90.2mm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Maximum torque | 205Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3200RPM |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 216km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.8second |
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 13.2litre |
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.2litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.3litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55litre |
| Cruising range | from 420 to 760km |
| Emission standard | EURO II |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Torsion, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.9m |
| City | 15.8 litres / 100km |
|---|---|
| Highway | 8.6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.2 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.