Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 V5 (gen 4)

Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 V5 has been produced from August, 2000 to November, 2003. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6200 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.).
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This Volkswagen Golf 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 V5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 V5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 V5 fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100km (10.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got two stars.