Engine and transmission identification codes, paint number, and interior type. In the example, the engine identification code is CBFA ⇒ Fig. 235ꢀ.
Optional equipment and part numbers
Dimensions
Length
166.7–168.0 inches (4236–4268 mm)
70.5 inches (1790 mm)
Width (2-door)
Width (4-door)
Height (unloaded)
Wheelbase
70.8 inches (1799 mm)
56.5–58.1 inches (1436–1477 mm)
103.1–103.4 inches (2620–2626 mm)
Minimum turning circle diameter (wall to wall) a) about 35.8 feet (10.9 m)
Tracka), front
60.3–70.0 inches (1533–1549 mm)
Tracka), rear
59.5–59.9 inches (1511–1521 mm)
about 5.0–5.6 inches (128–142 mm)
Ground clearance (unloaded)a)
NOTE
Please be careful when parking your vehicle in areas with parking barriers or curbs. These vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts
if the front of your vehicle hits a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot.
Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground
may be damaged (such as bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).
a) Slight differences to these figures are possible, depending on wheel and tire size fitted, tire inflation pressure, equipment level, driving situation, and other factors
Fuel capacities
Model
Fuel tank capacity
About 13.2 gallons (50.0 liters),
Golf, Golf GTI
of which about 1.3 gallons (5.0 liters) are reserve.
About 14.5 gallons (55.0 liters),
Golf R
of which about 1.3 gallons (5.0 liters) are reserve.
Engine data
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒ Golfꢀ
⇒ Golf GTIꢀ
⇒ Golf Rꢀ
Fuel recommendations for gasoline engines
Using gasoline that does not meet minimum octane requirements can cause loss of engine performance, while the use of poor quality gasoline or octane levels
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