Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (170 hp) DSG

Gasoline engine with 170 hp (125 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm), built 2007–2008, station wagon body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power170 hp (125 kW)
Torque177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
0–62 mph8.3 s
Top speed135 mph (218 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.4 TSI (170 hp) DSG
Engine codeBLG
Displacement1.4 L (1,390 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemDirect injection
Bore76.5 mm
Stroke75.6 mm
Engine oil capacity3.8 qt (3.6 l)

Performance

Power170 hp (125 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque177 lb-ft (240 Nm) @ 1750 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)8.3 s
Top speed135 mph (218 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City24 mpg (10 l/100 km)
Highway32 mpg (7.4 l/100 km)
Emission standardEuro 4
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length179.4 in (4,556 mm)
Width70.1 in (1,781 mm)
Height59.2 in (1,504 mm)
Curb weight3,049 lb (1,383 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,387 lb (1,990 kg)
Cargo volume17.8 cu ft (505 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Tires205/55 R16
Wheels6.5J x 16
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Volkswagen Golf with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Volkswagen Golf V Variant engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.4 TSI (122 hp)Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.4 TSI (140 hp)Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)
1.4 TSI (140 hp) DSGGasoline140 hp (103 kW)
1.4 TSI (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
1.4 i 16V (80 hp)Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)
1.6 i (102 hp)Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
1.6 i (102 hp) AutomaticGasoline102 hp (75 kW)
1.9 TDI (105 hp)Diesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.9 TDI (105 hp) DSGDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp)Diesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp) DSGDiesel140 hp (103 kW)

← All Volkswagen Golf V Variant engines

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