Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 (gen 4)
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 has been produced from January, 1999 to December, 2001. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 205 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.
This 5-cylinder 10-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 410 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Golf 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 216 km/h.
Volkswagen Golf safety
During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got three stars.
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 1999. January ... 2001. December | ||
| Engine: | 2324 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 150 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 205 NM ON 3200 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 216 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data 13.2 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.40m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.49m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1185 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1800 kg | ||
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 engine AGZ
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 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 | 2324 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 90.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.1 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) |
| Power | 150 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 NM ON 3200 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1996 |
| Duration of production | 5 years |
| Engine also used on | Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Bora |
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All Volkswagen Golf estate car [1999 - 2006] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.4 16V Jun 1999 — Jul 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.6 Jun 1999 — Mai 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 101 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.6 Jun 1999 — Aug 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 101 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.6 Aug 2000 — Jul 2006 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.6 16V Mai 2000 — Jul 2006 | 1.6 Petrol | 105 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 Variant 1.6 16V FSI
Mar 2003 — Jul 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 SDI
Jun 1999 — Jul 2006 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 68 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI
Jun 1999 — Nov 2001 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 2004 Variant 1.9 TDI
Mai 2004 — Jul 2006 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Nov 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jun 1999 — Mai 2000 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Oct 2001 — Jul 2006 | 1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Oct 2001 — Jul 2006 | 1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI
Jun 1999 — Oct 2001 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Oct 2000 | 1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Aug 1999 — Mai 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI Oct 2000 — Mai 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Aug 2000 — Mai 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Jul 2006 | 1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Jul 2006 | 1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Mai 2001 — Dec 2004 | 1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 2.0 Jun 1999 — Jul 2006 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 2.0 Jun 1999 — Mai 2002 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.0 i 4x4 Jan 2000 — Dec 2001 | 2.0 Petrol | 116 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5
Jan 1999 — Dec 2001 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds |
2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | - | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2001 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 14.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.8 V6 4x4
Jan 1999 — Dec 2003 Most powerfull petrol version (204 HP) |
2.8 Petrol | 204 HP | - | Manual (6) | All wheel |