Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI 4Motion (gen 6)

Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 diesel description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI 4Motion has been produced from November, 2008 to January, 2012. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 4200 rpm and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 250 up to 420 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite  ...  This Volkswagen Golf 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI 4Motion has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 gears. It has Haldex Generation IV automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split.
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI 4Motion accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 206 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI 4Motion fuel consumption is 5.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (18.2 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 2008 - 2012 versions, city fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1000 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1220 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 5.8 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

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.