Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI (gen 5)

Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI has been produced from November, 2003 to June, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 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.
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This Volkswagen Golf 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.6 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 202 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100 km, which is 10% 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 2.0 16V FSI MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.6 seconds faster (in 8.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 2003

Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 2.0 16V FSI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. November ... 2006. June 
Engine: 1984 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 194 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 200 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 202 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 11.8 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km (26.4 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 2.0 16V FSI engine BVY

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 1984 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92.8 mm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.6 litres (4.9 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 200 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Audi A3 Seat Altea Seat Leon and 6 other models

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
Volkswagen Golf 2003 reviews
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