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Technical data

This 1.8 5V Turbo AT (150 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Hatchback (3-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1998 to 2005. In addition to this engine, 11 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 km12.8litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km6.9litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9litre
Fuel tank capacity55litre
Cruising rangefrom 430 to 800km
Fuel95 RON
Emission standardEURO IV
Top speed199km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)9.5second

Engine

Displacement1781cm3
Engine power150bhp
RPM at max powerfrom 5 800RPM
Maximum torque220Nm
RPM at max torque2000RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeInjectors
Forced inductionTurbocharger
IntercoolerYes
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder5
Bore81mm
Stroke86.4mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

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

Body

Seats4
Length4081mm
Width1724mm
Height1498mm
Wheelbase2508mm
Front track1508mm
Rear track1494mm
Ground clearance130mm
Kerb weight1373kg
Gross weight1720kg
Displacement347kg
Min. boot capacity209litre
Max. boot capacity769litre
Body typeHatchback

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson Struts
Rear suspensionHelical springs
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City15.4 litres / 100km
Highway8.3 litres / 100km
Average10.8 litres / 100km

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

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