Volkswagen Golf V 1.4 TSI DSG (170 hp)

Gasoline engine with 170 hp (125 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm), built 2006–2008, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Volkswagen Golf V has 5 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power170 hp (125 kW)
Torque177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
0–62 mph7.7 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.4 TSI DSG (170 hp)
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)7.7 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City28 mpg (8.3 l/100 km)
Highway38 mpg (6.2 l/100 km)
Emission standardEuro 4
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length165.5 in (4,204 mm)
Width69.3 in (1,759 mm)
Height58.5 in (1,485 mm)
Curb weight2,648 lb (1,201 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,946 lb (1,790 kg)
Cargo volume12.4 cu ft (350 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionSpring strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring
Tires195/65 R15 T
Wheels6J x 15
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 engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.4 FSI (90 hp)Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.4 i 16V (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 FSI (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 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)
2.0 FSI (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 SDI (75 hp)Diesel75 hp (55 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp)Diesel140 hp (103 kW)
1.9 TDI (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)
2.0 GTI (200 hp)Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)
2.0 GTI (200 hp) AutomaticGasoline200 hp (147 kW)
1.9 TDI 4Motion (105 hp)Diesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.9 TDI 4Motion (105 hp) DSGDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
2.0 FSI 4Motion (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI 4Motion (140 hp)Diesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI DPF (170 hp)Diesel170 hp (125 kW)
R32 (250 hp) AWDGasoline250 hp (184 kW)
1.4 TSI (140 hp)Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)
1.4 i 16V (80 hp)Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)
2.0 GTI (230 hp)Gasoline230 hp (169 kW)
2.0 GTI (230 hp) AutomaticGasoline230 hp (169 kW)
1.4 TSI (122 hp)Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.4 TSI (122 hp) DSGGasoline122 hp (90 kW)

← All Volkswagen Golf V engines

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