Volkswagen Golf Base (1995) price & specs
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Overview
The 1995 Volkswagen Golf Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $51,090 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5400 rpm) and 166 Nm of torque (at 3200 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Golf measures 1400mm (55.1 inches) in height, 4020mm (158.3 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2475mm (97.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1225kg (2700.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf Base comes standard with 185/60 R14 front tyres and 185/60 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,020 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 395 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Engine
Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Engine Bore: 82.5
Engine Cc: 1984
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.4
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Stroke: 92.8
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 55
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Number Of Functions: 6
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Combined L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Combined Mpg: 35
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Country Highway L100km: 8.1
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Country Highway Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Standard: Eu 83
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Urban L100km: 11.1
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Urban Mpg: 21
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Eu83 At120 Km H75 Mph: 8.1
Fuel Economy Eu83 At90 Km H56 Mph: 6.8
Fuel Economy Eu83 City L100km: 11.1
Fuel Economy Eu83 City Mpg: 21
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 11.9
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 194
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 121
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 116
Power Maximum Power Kw: 85
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 166
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3200
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Width: 185
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 185
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Color: Black
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Front Type: lip
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 15.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 448
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 270
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10700
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1464
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.1
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1400
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 158.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4020
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1695
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 56.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1428
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 97.4
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2475
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Rear Fog Lights
Rear Fog Lights Number Of: 1
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Heat Reflective Glass
Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Switch Location: Doors
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1620
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3572
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1225
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2701
Antenna
Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Front Rear Fader: yes
System Number Of Bands: 2
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-Bag
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: key
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