2014 Golf
Technical Specifications
ENGINE
Type
Bore
3.25 in
82.5 mm
3.19 in
81.0 mm
Stroke
3.65 in
92.8 mm
3.76 in
95.5 mm
Displacement
151 cu in
2480 cc
120 cu in
1968 cc
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
16.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
170 @ 5700
(125kW @ 5700)
140 @ 4000
(103 kW @ 4000)
Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm
177 lb-ft @ 4250
(240Nm @ 4250)
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder block
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crankshaft
Cast iron, six main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder head
Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Valvetrain
DRIVETRAIN
Driven wheels
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Transmission Gear Ratios:1
1st
4.04
1st
3.77
3.46
2nd
2.37
2nd
1.96
2.05
3rd
1.56
3rd
1.26
1.30
4th
1.16
4th
0.87
0.90
5th
0.85
5th
0.86
0.91
6th
0.67
6th
0.72
0.76
Reverse
3.19
Reverse 4.55
3.99
Final I
3.87
Final I
3.45
4.12
Final II
2.76
3.04
CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank
14.5 gal
55 L
14.5 gal
55 L
STEERING
Type
Turns (lock to lock)
3.01
3.01
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
35.8 ft
10.9 m
35.8 ft
10.9 m
Ratio
16.4 : 1
16.4 : 1
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class
Compact
Compact
Seating Capacity
Five
Five
Passenger Volume
92.9 cu ft
92.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume
15.2 cu ft
15.2 cu ft
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Volume
51.2 cu ft
41.7 cu ft
51.2 cu ft
41.7 cu ft
Headroom (in/mm)
39.3/998
38.5/979
39.3/998
38.5/979
Shoulder room (in/mm)
54.7/1390
52.8/1341
54.7/1390
52.8/1341
Legroom (in/mm)
41.2/1046
35.5/901
41.2/1046
35.5/901
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type
Unitary construction
Unitary construction
Body Material
Steel stampings
Steel stampings
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System
Stability Control
Parking Brake
Mechanical
Mechanical
Wheels/tires
Drag Coefficient
0.32
0.32
Power assisted, dual circuit, 11.3 x 1.0-in
vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid
rear discs
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel
with electronic brake pressure
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
15-in x 6J steel wheels
195/65 R15 H all-season tires
Golf 2.5L
Golf TDI
2.0L, inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged and intercooled, DI
2.5L, inline five cylinder, 20 V, MPFI
Rack and pinion: electric power assist
236 lb-ft @ 1750
(320Nm @ 1750)
Double overhead camshaft, chain driven
with automatic tensioner, four valves per
cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters,
variable intake timing
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil
springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil
springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rack and pinion, electric power assist
Multilink with coil springs, telescopic
dampers, anti-roll bar
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel
with electronic brake pressure
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
Multilink with coil springs, telescopic
dampers, anti-roll bar
Power assisted, dual circuit, 11.3 x 1.0-in
vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid
rear discs
17-in x 7.5J aluminum-alloy wheels
225/45 R17 H all-season tires
Double overhead camshaft, spur belt
driven, four valves per cylinder,
maintenance-free hydraulic lifters
Diesel
