Type
2+2 FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2468 mm 97.2 in
Track: Front
1562 mm 61.5 in
Track: Rear
1548 mm 60.9 in
Length
4187 mm 164.8 in
Width
1842 mm 72.5 in
Height
1353 mm 53.3 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.7
Kerb weight
1240 kg 2734 lb
Fuel capacity
55 litres 12.1 UK Gal 14.5 US Gal
Drag coefficient
0.300
Frontal area
2.09 m2
Cx
0.63
Bore
82.50 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.8 litre1798 cc(109.721 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
9.60:1
Fuel system
direct petrol injection
Maximum power
160.2 PS (158 bhp) (117.8 kW)@ 4500-6200 rpm
Specific output
87.9 bhp/litre1.44 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
250.0 Nm (184 ft·lb) (25.5 kgm)@ 1500-4500 rpm
bmep
1747.3 kPa (253.4 psi)
Specific torque
139.04 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Volkswagen
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.98
Unitary capacity
449.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Turbo
Intercooler
Y
Catalytic converter
Y
0-100 km/h
7.20 s
Top speed
226 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
8.5/5.2/6.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions
149.0 g/km
Power-to-weight
127.42 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Transverse
Drive
FWD
Steering
rack & pinion VPAS
Suspension
front I.MS.LW.ARB.
Wheels: Front
8½J x 17
Wheels: Rear
8½J x 17
Tyres: Front
245/45 R 17
Tyres: Rear
245/45 R 17
Brakes F/R
VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅: Front
312 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
286 mm
Transmission
6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
0.73
Final drive ratio
3.65
RAC rating
16.9
year
2010