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2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 4DR FWD Hatchback

TSI S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

$20,910 MSRP
1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.9 sec

0-60 mph

16 sec

@ 89 mph

Horsepower • Torque
170 hp

Power

184 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,963 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2018

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Golf

Trim:

TSI S 4DR FWD Hatchback

Style:

TSI S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Base Price:

$20,910

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,963 lbs

Length:

167.6 in.

Width:

70.8 in.

Height:

58.2 in.

Wheelbase:

103.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

MPG:

25 city / 34 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 396 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

169 hp @ 4,500 rpm

Torque:

184 ft-lbs @ 1,600 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 4,500 rpm

Torque:

184 ft-lbs @ 1,600 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.60 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

5,300 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):

7.88 sec

0-60 mph:

8.26 sec

0-100 mph:

20.3 sec

60-130 mph:

40.92 sec

Top Speed:

131 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.5 sec @ 71.5 mph

¼ mile:

16.03 sec @ 89.2 mph

½ mile:

25.02 sec @ 107.3 mph

1 mile:

40.43 sec @ 124.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.39

Gear Ratios

1: 4.46

2: 2.51

3: 1.56

4: 1.14

5: 0.85

6: 0.67

R: 3.19

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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