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2002 Volkswagen Golf - Specs
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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs
Chassis Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
EPA Mileage

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine
GL 2.0L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
Type
2.0 L, 4-cylinder, in-line
1.9 L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged, direct injection
2.0 L, 4-cylinder, in-line
1.9 L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged, direct injection
Bore
3.25 in
3.13 in
3.25 in
3.13 in
Stroke
3.65 in
3.76 in
3.65 in
3.76 in
Displacement
121.0 in (cubic)
115.7 in (cubic)
121.0 in (cubic)
115.7 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
19.5:1
10.0:1
19.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)
90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)
90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
Max. Torque, lbs-ft @ rpm
122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)
122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)
Fuel Requirement
Regular Unleaded
Diesel
Regular Unleaded
Diesel

Engine
GL 2.0L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
Type
2.0 L, 4-cylinder, in-line
1.9 L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged, direct injection
2.0 L, 4-cylinder, in-line
1.9 L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged, direct injection
Bore
3.25 in
3.13 in
3.25 in
3.13 in
Stroke
3.65 in
3.76 in
3.65 in
3.76 in
Displacement
121.0 in (cubic)
115.7 in (cubic)
121.0 in (cubic)
115.7 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
19.5:1
10.0:1
19.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)
90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)
90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
Max. Torque, lbs-ft @ rpm
122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)
122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)
Fuel Requirement
Regular Unleaded
Diesel
Regular Unleaded
Diesel

Engine Design
GL 2.0L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block
Cast iron
Cast iron
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crank Shaft
Cast iron, five main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Cast iron, five main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs
Cooling System
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Lubrication
Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger
Emissions
OBD II, ULEV 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery
OBD D, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
OBD II, ULEV 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery
OBD D, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System
GL 2.0L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
Alternator, Volts/Amps
14 / 70
14 / 70
14 / 70
14 / 70
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)
12 (60)
12 (80)
12 (60)
12 (80)
Ignition
Digital electronic, with knock sensor
Compression ignition
Digital electronic with knock sensor
Compression ignition
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2

Drivetrain
GL 2.0L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
Drivetrain
Front wheel drive
Transmission Gear Ratios
Manual
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Auto
1st
3.78
2.71
3.78
2.71
3.78
2.71
3.78
2.71
2nd
2.12
1.55
2.12
1.55
2.12
1.55
2.12
1.44
3rd
1.36
1.00
1.36
1.00
1.36
1.00
1.36
1.00
4th
1.03
0.68
0.97
0.68
1.03
0.68
0.97
0.74
5th
0.84
-
0.76
-
0.84
-
0.76
-
Reverse
3.60
2.11
3.60
2.88
3.60
2.11
3.60
2.88
Final
4.24
5.04
3.39
3.62
4.24
5.04
3.39
3.62

Capacities
GL 2.0L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
Engine Oil (with filter)
4.2 qt
4.8 qt
4.2 qt
4.8 qt
Fuel Tank
14.5 gal
14.5 gal
14.5 gal
14.5 gal
Cooling System
8.5 qt
8.6 qt
8.5 qt
8.6 qt
Wiper Fluid
3.2 qt
3.2 qt
3.2 qt
3.2 qt

Steering
GL 2.0L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
Type
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns
(lock to lock)
3.04
3.04
3.04
3.04
Turning Circle
(curb to curb)
35.8 ft
35.8 ft
35.8 ft
35.8 ft
Ratio
15.6:1
15.6:1
15.6:1
15.6:1

Interior Volumes - SAE
GL 2.0 L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
EPA
Compact
Compact
Compact
Compact
Passenger Volume
88 ft (cubic)
88 ft (cubic)
88 ft (cubic)
88 ft (cubic)
Trunk Volume
18 ft (cubic)
18 ft (cubic)
18 ft (cubic)
18 ft (cubic)
Vol. with Rear Seat Folded
41.8 ft (cubic)
41.8 ft (cubic)
41.8 ft (cubic)
41.8 ft (cubic)
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
5
 
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Volume
49.8 ft (cubic)
38.2 ft (cubic)
49.8 ft (cubic)
38.2 ft (cubic)
49.8 ft (cubic)
38.2 ft (cubic)
49.8 ft (cubic)
38.2 ft (cubic)
Head Room
38.6 in
37.4 in
38.6 in
37.4 in
38.6 in
37.4 in
38.6 in
37.4 in
Shoulder Room
53.7 in
2 Door - 52.7 in
4 Door - 52.4 in.
53.7 in
2 Door - 52.7 in
4 Door - 52.4 in.
53.7 in
52.4 in
53.7 in
52.4 in
Leg Room
41.5 in
33.5 in
41.5 in
33.5 in
41.5 in
33.5 in
41.5 in
33.5 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension
GL 2.0L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
Type
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers,21 mm stabilizer bar
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 21 mm stabilizer bar
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 21 mm stabilizer bar
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 21 mm stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Service Brake
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System
Standard, all four wheels
Standard, all four wheels
Standard, all four wheels
Standard, all four wheels
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels
6 J x 15", steel wheels
6 J x 15", steel wheels
6 J x 15", steel wheels
6 J x 15", steel wheels
Tires
P195/65 R 15 H all season tires
P195/65 R 15 H all season tires
P195/65 R 15 H all season tires
P195/65 R 15 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31

Exterior Dimensions
GL 2.0L
GL TDI 1.9L
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
Wheelbase
98.9 in
98.9 in
98.9 in
98.9 in
Track Front
59.6 in
59.6 in
59.6 in
59.6 in
Rear
58.8 in
58.8 in
58.8 in
58.8 in
Length
164.9 in
164.9 in
164.9 in
164.9 in
Width
68.3 in
68.3 in
68.3 in
68.3 in
Height
56.7 in
56.7 in
56.7 in
56.7 in
Ground Clearance
4.0 in
4.0 in
4.0 in
4.0 in

Fuel Consumption
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
2 Door
4 Door
2 Door
4 Door
 
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
City, mpg
24
23
24
23
42
34
42
34
Highway, mpg
31
29
31
29
49
45
49
45
Performance
0 - 60 mph
10.1
11.3
10.4
11.7
12
14.2
12.3
14.6

Fuel Consumption
GLS 2.0L
GLS TDI 1.9L
 
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
City, mpg
24
23
42
34
Highway, mpg
31
29
49
45
Performance
0 - 60 mph
10.6
11.8
12.3
14.6