Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI (gen 5)
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI has been produced from November, 2003 to June, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 155 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 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
Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in ...
This Volkswagen Golf 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 192 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.4 litres per 100km (15.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100 km, which is 14% 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.

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16V FSI | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2003. November ... 2006. June | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 154 g/km |
Power: | 116 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 155 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 192 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 (combined) 8.5 (urban) 5.3 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km (32.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.20m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.48m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1305 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1810 kg |
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI engine BLF
Engine reliability and common problems:
Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance issues.The timing chain, a Morse-type plate or toothed chain rather than a roller chain, is quieter but highly sensitive to oil quality. It often stretches prematurely. Early FSI engines introduced an important lesson for drivers: parking on an incline while in gear, without engaging the handbrake, could cause the chain to skip. This skipping, due to the lack of a locking mechanism in the hydraulic tensioner, results in misaligned timing and bent valves upon startup.
Engines feature an oil pump capable of maintaining a consistent oil pressure of 3.5 bar across most speed ranges. This fully mechanical pump has proven to be reliable over time.
Some components, such as ignition coils, the thermostat, and the variable valve timing regulator, have a relatively short lifespan. Additionally, after 100,000 km, piston rings often begin to stick, leading to increased oil consumption.
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 | 1598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 76.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 86.9 mm |
Compression ratio | 12 : 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 2003 1.6 16V FSI oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 5.6 litres (5.9 quarts) |
Power | 116 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2004 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Passat Skoda Octavia Audi A3 and 5 other models |
All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [2003 - 2006] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V
Jun 2006 — Jun 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.4 Petrol | 80 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V FSI
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 90 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.4 16V TSI Jul 2007 — Jun 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Jul 2006 — Jun 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Oct 2006 — Jun 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Mar 2006 — Jun 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Jul 2006 — Jun 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.6 Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.6 Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI | 1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.6 16V FSI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 | 1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI
Mai 2004 — Jun 2006 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 | 1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 | 1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jul 2004 — Jun 2006 | 1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI 4Motion 4x4 Jul 2004 — Jun 2006 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Turbo Oct 2004 — Jun 2006 | 2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Turbo Oct 2004 — Jun 2006 | 2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 SDI Jan 2004 — Jun 2006 | 2.0 Diesel | 75 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 TDI | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 TDI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jul 2004 — Jun 2006 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2006 2.0 TDI
Mar 2006 — Jun 2006 Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 170 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2006 2.0 TDI
Mar 2006 — Jun 2006 Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 170 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2005 3.2 R32 4x4
Nov 2005 — Jun 2006 Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP) |
3.2 Petrol | 250 HP | 10.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2005 3.2 R32 4x4
Nov 2005 — Jun 2006 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds |
3.2 Petrol | 250 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |