VOLKSWAGEN Golf · 2.3 V5 Highline · Hatchback · 1997 ‐ 2000

In 1997 Volkswagen launched production of autos model Golf, modification of 2.3 V5 Highline and closed it in 2000. This 5-door hatchback has a length of 4.1 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is destined to fit 5 passengers including the driver.

«Golf 2.3 V5 Highline» have a front wheel drive auto with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. 5-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection system» can produce power 150 hp at 6000 rmp, which allows you to speed up the automobile in 9.7 s to 100 km/h and reach top speed of 212 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 14.5 liters in the urban mode of driving, on the suburban 7.6 liters, and the average fuel rate is 9.9 liters per 100 km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 liters of petrol, what provides to drive about 556 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 288 mm brakes and attached to the chassis with help of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 232 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the next size - 205/55WR16.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volkswagen Golf got the great quantity of stars - 4, which indicates that it is a well safe car. Furthermore to dynamic safety systems (EBD, ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety (passenger, side, driver airbags).