2011 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

2-Door HB DSG
MSRP based on 2-Door HB DSG
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 24 mpg City/32 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas Turbocharged I4, 2.0L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 2dr HB DSG
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & sport mode, launch control
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3151
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 93.5
Second Head Room (in) 38.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.6
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 39.3
Second Leg Room (in) 35.5
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.1
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 165.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.0
Track Width, Front (in) 60.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.0
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 101.5
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.7
Height, Overall (in) 57.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) 46.0
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) 15.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 32
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 27

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas Turbocharged I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 200 @ 5100-6000
Displacement 2.0L/121
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 207 @ 1800-5000
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.15
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.99
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.09
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.46
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.92
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/manual shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.08
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.06/3.14
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.28 x 0.98
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.26 x 0.47
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.01
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 225/45HR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size 225/45HR17
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear 4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Engine braking assist (EBA)
Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation...
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Crash optimized front end
Daytime running lights
Dual front airbags
Front side-thorax airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Buckle switch
Emergency trunk release
Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners,...
LATCH child restraint system
Child safety rear door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system
Collapsible steering column
Dual tone horns

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Note 3 Years/36,000 Miles Carefee Maintenance Program
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 8.4
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 480
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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2-Door HB DSG
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MSRP
$24,795
MSRP
$30,325
MSRP
$30,325
MSRP
$24,795
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City / 32 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City / 32 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City / 32 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City / 32 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas Turbocharged I4
Engine
Gas Turbocharged I4
Engine
Gas Turbocharged I4
Engine
Gas Turbocharged I4
Horsepower
200 @ 5100-6000
Horsepower
200 @ 5100-6000
Horsepower
200 @ 5100-6000
Horsepower
200 @ 5100-6000
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift
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