Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI (gen 5)

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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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 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
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 automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 189 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km (13.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.7 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, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 13% 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.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.7 seconds faster (in 10.8 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 6.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 7.3 litres per 100 km.

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI technical data

Model:	Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16V FSI
Body style:	Hatchback
Production period:	2003. November ... 2006. June
Engine:	1598 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	173 g/km
Power:	116 HP ON 6000 RPM	Torque:	155 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (6 gears)	Drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed:	189 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.2 (combined) 9.7 (urban) 5.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	8.1 l/100km (29 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

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI engine BLF

Engine reliability:

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
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)
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

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V	1.4 Petrol	75 HP	6.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V	1.4 Petrol	80 HP	6.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V FSI Nov 2003 — Mar 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.4 Petrol	90 HP	6.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V TSI Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	1.4 Petrol	122 HP	6.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V TSI	1.4 Petrol	140 HP	7.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V TSI	1.4 Petrol	140 HP	7.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V TSI	1.4 Petrol	170 HP	7.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6	1.6 Petrol	102 HP	7.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6	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 2003 1.6 16V FSI	1.6 Petrol	116 HP	7.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI 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 2003 1.9 TDI	1.9 Diesel	105 HP	5.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	7.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	8.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI Turbo	2.0 Petrol	200 HP	8.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI Turbo	2.0 Petrol	200 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI Turbo	2.0 Petrol	230 HP	8.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI Turbo	2.0 Petrol	230 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 SDI	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	5.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 SDI	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 2003 2.0 TDI	2.0 Diesel	140 HP	5.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 TDI Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)	2.0 Diesel	170 HP	5.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 TDI Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)	2.0 Diesel	170 HP	6.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 4x4 Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)	3.2 Petrol	250 HP	10.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 4x4 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds	3.2 Petrol	250 HP	9.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel

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