Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door) 1.4 TSI (122 hp) DSG

Gasoline engine with 122 hp (90 kW) and 148 lb-ft (200 Nm), built 2008–2012, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door) has 6 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power122 hp (90 kW)
Torque148 lb-ft (200 Nm)
0–62 mph9.5 s
Top speed124 mph (200 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.4 TSI (122 hp) DSG
Engine codeCAXA
Displacement1.4 L (1,390 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemDirect injection
Compression ratio10
Bore76.5 mm
Stroke75.6 mm
Engine oil capacity3.8 qt (3.6 l)

Performance

Power122 hp (90 kW) @ 5000 rpm
Torque148 lb-ft (200 Nm) @ 1500-4000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9.5 s
Top speed124 mph (200 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City31 mpg (7.7 l/100 km)
Highway39 mpg (6 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions222 g/mi (138 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length165.3 in (4,199 mm)
Width70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Height58.3 in (1,480 mm)
Curb weight2,736 lb (1,241 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,079 lb (1,850 kg)
Cargo volume12.4 cu ft (350 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
SteeringElectric power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionStabilizer bar, independent multi-link
Tires205/55 R 16
Wheels6.5 J 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 VI (5-door) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.4 (80 hp)Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)
1.4 TSI (122 hp)Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.4 TSI (160 hp)Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)
1.4 TSI (160 hp) DSGGasoline160 hp (118 kW)
1.6 (102 hp)Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
1.6 (102 hp) DSGGasoline102 hp (75 kW)
2.0 TDI (110 hp)Diesel110 hp (81 kW)
2.0 TDI (110 hp) DSGDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp)Diesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp) 4MOTIONDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp) DSGDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
1.2 TSI (105 hp)Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)
1.2 TSI (105 hp) BMTGasoline105 hp (77 kW)
1.2 TSI (105 hp) DSGGasoline105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 (102/98 hp) BiFuelGasoline/LPG102 hp (75 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp)Diesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) BMTDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) BMT DSGDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) BlueMotionDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) DSGDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
GTD 2.0 TDI (170 hp)Diesel170 hp (125 kW)
GTD 2.0 TDI (170 hp) DSGDiesel170 hp (125 kW)
GTI 2.0 TSI (210 hp)Gasoline210 hp (154 kW)
GTI 2.0 TSI (210 hp) DSGGasoline210 hp (154 kW)
R 2.0 TSI (270 hp) 4MOTIONGasoline270 hp (199 kW)
R 2.0 TSI (270 hp) 4MOTION DSGGasoline270 hp (199 kW)
1.2 TSI (85 hp)Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp) BMTDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
2.0 TDI (140 hp) BMT DSGDiesel140 hp (103 kW)

← All Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door) engines

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