2011 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

2011 Volkswagen Golf

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2011 Volkswagen Golf

Kelley Blue Book Retail $14,600–$20,500  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 2.5L 2-Door 2dr Hatchback

Engines

See Specs 170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 140-amp. alternator  
Standard 480 CCA battery  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Mode select transmission  
Optional Sequential sport shift: Tiptronic  
3.65 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.89  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 15" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Black grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Climatic manual air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
glovebox Refrigerated/cooled box  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front sport seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 6-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual easy-entry driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Metal-look interior accents  
Optional Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Rigid cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 8 speakers
Optional Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Optional Variable intermittent wipers with heating jets  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Redundant digital speedometer  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Brake pad wear  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Side Curtain Protection curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Immobilizer III Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-5 Engine type  
151 cu.in. Engine displacement  
170-hp @ 5,700 rpm Engine horsepower  
177 lbs.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
20 Valves  
3.2" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
9.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
14.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
23 mpg Fuel economy city  
33 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.32 Drag coefficient  
2,968 lbs. Curb weight  
4,234 lbs. GVWR  
1,089 lbs. Payload  
165.4" Exterior length  
70.3" Exterior body width  
58.3" Exterior height  
101.5" Wheelbase  
60.7" Front tread  
59.6" Rear tread  
17.9' Turning radius  
5.4" Ground clearance (min.)  
41.2" Front legroom  
35.5" Rear legroom  
39.3" Front headroom  
38.5" Rear headroom  
54.7" Front shoulder room  
52.8" Rear shoulder room  
93.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
15.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
46.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
46.0 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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