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4 generation Hatchback (5-door)


Technical data

This 1.8 AT (125 hp) engine was fitted in the 4 generation Hatchback (5-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.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km13.3litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km6.8litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.2litre
Fuel tank capacity55litre
Cruising rangefrom 410 to 810km
Fuel95 RON
Emission standardEURO III
Top speed198km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)11.9second

Engine

Displacement1781cm3
Engine power125bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 000RPM
Maximum torque170Nm
RPM at max torque4200RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder5
Bore81mm
Stroke86.4mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears4
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive
Turning circle10.9m

Body

Seats5
Length4149mm
Width1735mm
Height1444mm
Wheelbase2511mm
Front track1513mm
Rear track1494mm
Ground clearance130mm
Kerb weight1304kg
Gross weight1730kg
Displacement426kg
Min. boot capacity330litre
Max. boot capacity1184litre
Permitted road-train weight2930kg
Body typeHatchback

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Torsion, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City16 litres / 100km
Highway8.2 litres / 100km
Average11 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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