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2006 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 2006 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Carfolio.com ID154660

bodywork
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Type4/5S HBK

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 5

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2578 mm 101.5 in
Track front 1540 mm 60.6 in
rear 1518 mm 59.8 in
Length 4204 mm 165.5 in
Width 1759 mm 69.3 in
Height 1479 mm 58.2 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1293 kg 2851 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 55 litres 12.1 UK Gal 14.5 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient 0.320
Frontal area 2.22 m2
Cx 0.71

engine
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Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 95.50 mm
3.19 in × 3.76 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 2 litre
1968 cc
(120.095 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction cast iron block; aluminium head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 18.50:1
Fuel system common rail direct diesel injection
Maximum power 170.3 PS (168.0 bhp) (125.3 kW)
@ 4200 rpm
Specific output 85.4 bhp/litre
1.4 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 350.0 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)
@ 1750-2500 rpm
bmep 2234.9 kPa (324.1 psi)
Specific torque 177.85 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85
Unitary capacity 492 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type 1 VGT turbocharger
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 5.70 s
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 8.20 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 15.90 s
Standing km 29.10 s
Top speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption 7.8/4.8/5.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions 156.0 g/km
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? 159.30 g/km
Power-to-weight 129.93 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.MS.LW.ARB.
rear I.4Li.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 7J x 17
rear 7J x 17
Tyresfront 225/45 R 17 V
rear 225/45 R 17 V
Brakes F/R

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 312 mm
rear286 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 3.68

general
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RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2006 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI added 2007-02-28.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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