This 1.6 16V GTI MT (125 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation [Restyling] Hatchback (3-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 2000 to 2002. In addition to this engine, 10 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.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 5.5litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.1litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 45litre |
| Cruising range | from 460 to 820km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO IV |
| Top speed | 205km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.7second |
| Displacement | 1598cm3 |
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| Engine power | 125bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 500RPM |
| Maximum torque | 152Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3000RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 3745mm |
| Width | 1630mm |
| Height | 1420mm |
| Wheelbase | 2405mm |
| Front track | 1390mm |
| Rear track | 1400mm |
| Ground clearance | 110mm |
| Kerb weight | 1010kg |
| Gross weight | 1490kg |
| Displacement | 480kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 245litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 975litre |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Dependent, Panhard pull, Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 11.8 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 6.6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 8.5 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.