Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6

Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 is being produced from February, 2009. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 102 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 148 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 184 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf Plus fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf Plus version with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 6.8 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009

Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2009. February
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 176 g/km
Power: 102 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 148 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 184 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.20m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.59m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Trunk capacity: 395 litres
Gross weight: 1910 kg

Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine BSF

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1595 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 102 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 148 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Touran Audi A3 and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volkswagen Golf Plus minivan [2009 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.2 16V TSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.2 16V TSI 1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (7)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 80 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.4 16V TSI 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.4 16V TSI 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (7)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.4 16V TSI

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

1.4 Petrol 160 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.4 16V TSI

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

1.4 Petrol 160 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (7)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (7)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 90 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.6 Diesel 105 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 TDI 1.6 Diesel 105 HP 4.9 l/100km Automatic (7)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 110 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 110 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 2.0 TDI

Most powerfull diesel version (140 HP)

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 2.0 TDI

Most powerfull diesel version (140 HP)

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 reviews
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