Volkswagen Golf TSI 2015 User manual

2015 Golf
Technical Specifications
ENGINE
Type
Bore 3.25 in 82.5 mm 3.19 in 81.0 mm
Stroke 3.31 in 84.1 mm 3.76 in 95.5 mm
Displacement 110 cu in 1798 cc 120 cu in 1968 cc
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 16.2:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm 170 @ 4500 (125 kW @ 4500) 150 @ 3500 (110 kW @ 3500)
Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm 200 lb-ft @ 1600 (270 Nm @ 1600)
Fuel Requirement Regular unleaded
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement Front mounted, transverse Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder block Cast iron Cast iron
Crankshaft Cast iron, five 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
Manual Automatic Manual Automatic
Transmission Gear Ratios:1 1st 3.78 4.46 1st 3.77 3.46
2nd 2.12 2.51 2nd 1.96 1.90
3rd 1.27 1.56 3rd 1.26 1.13
4th 0.86 1.14 4th 0.87 0.76
5th 0.66 0.85 5th 0.86 0.76
6th 0.67 6th 0.72 0.62
Reverse 3.60 3.19 Reverse 4.55 3.26
Final I 3.39 3.87 Final I 3.45 4.38
Final II 2.76 3.33
CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank 13.2 gal 50 L 13.2 gal 50 L
STEERING
Type
Turns (lock to lock) 2.76 2.76
Turning Circle (curb to curb) 35.8 ft 10.9 m 35.8 ft 10.9 m
Ratio 13.6:1 13.6:1
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class Compact Compact
Seating Capacity Five Five
Passenger Volume 2D/4D 93.5 cu ft 93.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume, trunk 22.8 cu ft 22.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume, seats down 52.7 cu ft 52.7 cu ft
Front Rear Front Rear
Volume 51.2 cu ft 42.3 cu ft 51.2 cu ft 42.3 cu ft
Headroom (in/mm) 38.4/975 38.1/967 38.4/975 38.1/967
Shoulder room 2D/4D (in/mm) 55.9/1420 53.9/1370 55.9/1420 53.9/1370
Legroom (in/mm) 41.2/1046 35.6/903 41.2/1046 35.6/903
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type
Body Material Steel stampings Steel stampings
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System
Stability Control
Parking Brake Mechanical Mechanical
Wheels/tires 15-in x 6J steel wheels
15-in x 6J aluminum-alloy wheels
17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels 18-in x 7.5J aluminum-alloy wheels
225/45 R17 all-season tires 225/40 R18 all-season tires
18-in x 7.5J aluminum-alloy wheels
225/40 R18 all-season tires
Drag Coefficient 0.29 0.29
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)
195/65 R15 all-season tires
195/65 R15 all-season tires
Golf TSI
Golf TDI
2.0L, inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged and intercooled, DI
1.8L, inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged and intercooled, DI
Rack and pinion: electric power assist
236 lb-ft @ 1750
(320 Nm @ 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, 22-mm-
diameter anti-roll bar
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil
springs, telescopic dampers, 22-mm
diameter anti-roll bar
Rack and pinion:electric power assist
Unitary construction, bolt-on front
fenders, two solid mounted subframes
Multilink with coil springs, telescopic
dampers, 19-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel
with electronic brake pressure
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
Torsion beam with coil springs,
telescopic dampers
Power assisted, dual circuit, 11.3 x 1.0-in
vented front discs and 10.0 x 0.4-in solid
rear discs
17-in x 7J aluminum-alloy wheels
225/45 R17 all-season tires
Double overhead camshaft, spur belt
driven, four valves per cylinder,
maintenance-free hydraulic lifters,
variable intake and exhaust timing
Diesel
205/55 R16 all-season tires
16-in x 6.5J aluminum-alloy wheels
Unitary construction, bolt-on front
fenders, two solid mounted subframes

2015 Golf
Technical Specifications
Golf TSI
Golf TDI
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in/mm) 103.8/2637 103.8/2637
Front Track (in/mm) 61.0/1549 61.0/1549
Rear Track (in/mm) 59.8/1520 59.8/1520
Length (in/mm) 167.5/4255 167.5/4255
Width 2D (in/mm) 70.5/1790 70.5/1790
Width 4D (in/mm) 70.8/1799 70.8/1799
Height (in/mm) 57.2/1452 57.2/1452
Ground Clearance (in/mm) 5.4/138 5.4/138
WEIGHTS
Curb Weight 2D Manual 2901 lb 1316 kg N/A
Automatic 2961 lb 1343 kg N/A
Curb Weight 4D Manual 2963 lb 1344 kg 3080 lb 1397 kg
Automatic 3023 lb 1371 kg 3126 lb 1418 kg
GVWR 2D Manual 4123 lb 1870 kg N/A
Automatic 4167 lb 1890 kg N/A
GVWR 4D Manual 4123 lb 1870 kg 4211 lb 1910 kg
Automatic 4167 lb 1890 kg 4255 lb 1930 kg
Payload 2D Manual 1083 lb 491 kg N/A
Automatic 1067 lb 484 kg N/A
Payload 4D Manual 1021 lb 463 kg 1012 lb 459 kg
Automatic 1005 lb 456 kg 1010 lb 458 kg
FUEL CONSUMPTION Manual Automatic Manual Automatic
City mpg
26 ¹26¹31¹TBA
Highway mpg
37¹36¹42¹TBA
Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice.
¹Manufacturer estimate