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MSRP
- 2dr HB Man $17,995
- 2dr HB Auto $19,095
- 4dr HB Auto $19,755
- 2dr HB Man TDI $23,225
- 4dr HB Man TDI $23,885
- 2dr HB DSG TDI $24,325
- 4dr HB DSG TDI $24,985
2011 Volkswagen Golf specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Pastel Pebble Beige
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 480 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/151 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 5700 |
| Engine Type | Gas I5 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 177 @ 4250 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 333.50 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 33 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 26 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 478.50 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.12 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.27 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.65 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.87 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.60 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.66 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.78 |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.3 x 1.0 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.2 x 0.5 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.8 ft ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Steering Type | Pwr |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Front Tire Size | 195/65R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | 195/65R15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2968 lbs |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 46.0 ft³ |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Leg Room | 35.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.5 in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 15.1 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.8 in |
| Passenger Volume | 93.0 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.2 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.3 in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 58.3 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 165.4 in |
| Emergency trunk release | Standard |
| 2.5L DOHC 20-valve SMPI I5 engine | Standard |
| Molded shift knob & break handle | Standard |
| (2) aux pwr outlets | Standard |
| Crash-optimized front end | Standard |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) | Standard |
| Dual exhaust tips | Standard |
| Driver and front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Black grille | Standard |
| 4-link independent rear suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Air vents in instrument panel | Standard |
| Anti-slip regulation (ASR) | Standard |
| Adjustable intermittent front wipers | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger side thorax airbags | Standard |
| Body-colored door handles | Standard |
| Highline illuminated instrument cluster -inc: compass, outside temperature display, trip computer, brake pad wear indicator | Standard |
| Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system | Standard |
| Hard shell battery box protection | Standard |
| 8-way cloth manual front sport seats -inc: easy entry system, lumbar support, optimized head restraints | Standard |
| Dual tone horn | Standard |
| Emergency locking retractors | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat -inc: height adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Metallic-appearance interior trim | Standard |
| Body-colored front/rear bumpers | Standard |
| Soft opening lockable glovebox | Standard |
| Rear cargo cover | Standard |
| Manual climatic A/C w/pollen filter | Standard |
| Body-colored trim molding | Standard |
| Front door storage pockets | Standard |
| Front seatback storage pockets | Standard |
| Independent front MacPherson struts w/stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 15" steel wheels w/wheel covers | Standard |
| Non-smokers pkg -inc: pwr outlet w/plug, storage receptacle w/insert | Standard |
| Anti-intrusion side door beams | Standard |
| 3-spoke tilt/telescoping steering wheel -inc: theft-deterrent collapsible steering column, Blinker control stalk w/lane-change feature | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver side 1-touch feature -inc: pinch protection | Standard |
| Plastic loading edge protection | Standard |
| Electronic differential lock (EDL) | Standard |
| Remote pwr door locks -inc: auto locking feature, center locking system | Standard |
| 195/65R15 all-season tires -inc: temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted front vented disc brakes w/rear solid disc brakes -inc: 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) | Standard |
| Electric rear window defroster | Standard |
| Center dome light w/time delay -inc: 2 reading lights | Standard |
| Rear wiper | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (8) speakers, WMA compatible | Standard |
| Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Fully carpeted/lined luggage compartment | Standard |
| (2) front cupholders | Standard |
| Rear 3-point safety belts -inc: interlock feature | Standard |
| Luggage compartment light | Standard |
| Chrome button for parking brake lever | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission -inc: clutch starter interlock, hydraulic clutch | Standard |
| LATCH child restraint system | Standard |
| Integrated armrest in front door panels | Standard |
| Body-colored pwr heated side mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals, joystick control | Standard |
| Height-adjustable front 3-point safety belt -inc: pre-tensioners w/load limiters | Standard |
| Molded door trim w/cloth inserts | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | Standard |
| Window diversity antenna | Standard |
| Engine braking assist (EBA) | Standard |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags -inc: buckle switch | Standard |
| Center console w/front open storage compartment | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry -inc: rear hatch release & panic button | Standard |
| Dual front airbags | Standard |
| Intelligent crash response system (ICRS) | Standard |
| Auxiliary audio input | Standard |
| Electromechanical variable-assist pwr steering | Standard |
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