Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 (gen 5)

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 has been produced from March, 2004 to June, 2006. 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 300 up to 510 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.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 181 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 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 8.7 litres per 100 km, which is 7% 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.