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2003 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0L 2DR Hatchback

GL 2.0L 2dr Hatchback

$15,295 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.7 sec

0-60 mph

17.4 sec

@ 78 mph

Horsepower • Torque
115 hp

Power

122 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,771 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Golf

Trim:

GL 2.0L 2DR Hatchback

Style:

GL 2.0L 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$15,295

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,771 lbs

Length:

164.9 in.

Width:

68.3 in.

Height:

56.7 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):

9.64 sec

0-60 mph:

10.03 sec

0-100 mph:

30.97 sec

Top Speed:

120 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.17 sec @ 64.4 mph

¼ mile:

17.41 sec @ 78.1 mph

½ mile:

27.62 sec @ 96.2 mph

1 mile:

44.87 sec @ 110.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.24

Gear Ratios

1: 2.71

2: 1.55

3: 1

4: 0.68

5: 0.84

R: 2.11

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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