Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI (gen 4)

Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.9 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI has been produced from October, 2000 to May, 2001. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 285 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has a fuel injection system with unit injectors and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants  ...  This Volkswagen Golf 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 192 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.3 litres per 100km (15.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 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 five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got three stars.

With the same engine there are also two other Volkswagen Golf versions - with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion MT 4x4) available:
  • Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.7 seconds faster (in 11.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 16 % - 5.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 5.7 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 11.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 6.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 5.7 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Golf 1999

Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.9 TDI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2000. October ... 2001. May 
Engine: 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 170 g/km
Power: 115 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 285 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 192 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.3 (combined) 8.5 (urban) 5.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km (36.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.40m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats

Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI engine AJM

Engine reliability and common problems:

The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life.
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 1896 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 95.5 mm
Compression ratio 18 : 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 Unit injector
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts)
Power 115 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 285 NM ON 1900 RPM
Engine manufacturer Audi
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 3 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Audi A6 Audi A4 Volkswagen Bora

All Volkswagen Golf estate car [1999 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.4 16V Jun 1999 — Jul 2006 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.6 Jun 1999 — Mai 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.6 Jun 1999 — Aug 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.6 Aug 2000 — Jul 2006 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.6 16V Mai 2000 — Jul 2006 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 Variant 1.6 16V FSI Mar 2003 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 SDI Jun 1999 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 68 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Nov 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 Variant 1.9 TDI Mai 2004 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Nov 2001 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jun 1999 — Mai 2000 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Oct 2001 — Jul 2006 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Oct 2001 — Jul 2006 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Oct 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Oct 2000 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Aug 1999 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI Oct 2000 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Aug 2000 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Jul 2006 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Jul 2006 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Mai 2001 — Dec 2004 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 2.0 Jun 1999 — Jul 2006 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 2.0 Jun 1999 — Mai 2002 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.0 i 4x4 Jan 2000 — Dec 2001 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 Jan 1999 — Dec 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds

2.3 Petrol 150 HP - Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2001 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 14.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.8 V6 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2003

Most powerfull petrol version (204 HP)

2.8 Petrol 204 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 reviews
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