Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6

Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 has been produced from January, 2009 to January, 2013. 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 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 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 2009 Variant 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 189 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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 outstanding rate 97 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got 61 points from 100.
Volkswagen Golf safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

Volkswagen Golf 2009

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2009. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 168 g/km
Power: 102 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 148 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 189 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 (combined) 9.8 (urban) 5.7 (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: 4.53m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 141 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 505 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1495 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1890 kg

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 engine BSF

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 1595 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 102 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 148 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Touran Audi A3 and 3 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volkswagen Golf estate car [2009 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 2010 Variant 1.2 TSI Jan 2010 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2010 Variant 1.2 TSI Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 16V Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.4 Petrol 80 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds

1.4 Petrol 160 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds

1.4 Petrol 160 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2010 Variant 1.6 TDI Jan 2010 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 90 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 TDI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 105 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 1.6 TDI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.6 Diesel 105 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 TDI 4x4 1.6 Diesel 105 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 2.0 TDI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (140 HP)

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 Variant 2.0 TDI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (140 HP)

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2009 reviews
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