Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion

Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.9 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion has been produced from June, 1999 to May, 2000. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 3750 rpm and torque 210 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 fuel injection system and 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 390 000 and 660 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%).
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 177 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion fuel consumption is 5.7 litres per 100km (17.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1999 - 2006 versions, city fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1080 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1280 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 three other Volkswagen Golf versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI MT), and with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2004 Variant 1.9 TDI MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI AT) available:
  • Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.9 seconds faster (in 13.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 5.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 5.6 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Golf 2004 Variant 1.9 TDI MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2 seconds faster (in 13 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 5.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 5.6 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 6.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 6.4 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Golf 1999

Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1999. June ... 2000. May 
Engine: 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 154 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 3750 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 177 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 (combined) 7.3 (urban) 4.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 5.6 l/100km (42 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.40m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 360 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1370 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1925 kg

Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion engine ALH

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 390,000 to 660,000 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 19.5 : 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 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power 90 HP ON 3750 RPM
Torque 210 NM ON 1900 RPM
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Skoda Octavia Audi A3 Volkswagen Bora Seat Leon and 5 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 [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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