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2001 Volkswagen Golf GL 2DR Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

$14,900 MSRP
2.0L I-4 SOHC
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.9 sec

0-60 mph

17.2 sec

@ 80 mph

Horsepower • Torque
115 hp

Power

122 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,772 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2001

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Golf

Trim:

GL 2DR Hatchback

Style:

GL 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$14,900

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,772 lbs

Length:

164.9 in.

Width:

68.3 in.

Height:

56.9 in.

Wheelbase:

98.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

24 city / 31 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 406 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

115 hp @ 5,200 rpm

Torque:

122 ft-lbs @ 2,600 rpm

Engine:

2.0L I-4 SOHC

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

8

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,000 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

9.82 sec

0-60 mph:

10.26 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

28.91 sec

0-100 mph:

29.35 sec

Top Speed:

122 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.13 sec @ 63.7 mph

¼ mile:

17.24 sec @ 80.1 mph

½ mile:

27.14 sec @ 98.8 mph

1 mile:

43.98 sec @ 113.7 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.24

Gear Ratios

1: 3.778

2: 2.118

3: 1.36

4: 1.029

5: 0.837

R: 2.11

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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