Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Before the journey / Before setting off / Technical data / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Vehicle identification data

→ Engine data

→ Dimensions

→ Performance figures

The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule or the vehicle registration documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.

All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic German model. The figures may be different if additional equipment is fitted, for different models, for special vehicles and for other countries.

Additional information and warnings:

Transporting

Driving with respect for the environment

Fuel

Engine oil

Engine coolant

Wheels and tyres

Consumer information

WARNING

Ignoring or exceeding the values given for the weights, payloads, vehicle dimensions and maximum speed could lead to accidents and serious injuries.

Technical data

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Vehicle identification data

Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number First read and observe the introductory information and ...

Other materials:

Radiator fan control unit -J293
Note Available in various designs, sometimes fitted to the radiator fan -arrows-. This control unit switches the magnetic clutch and thus the air conditioner compressor on and off. It cont ...

Charging battery in maintenance mode with solar panel -VAS 6102A-
Solar panel VAS 6102A General description: Solar panel -VAS 6102A- supports onboard supply and prevents spontaneous battery discharging. Solar panel -VAS 6102A- achieves max. voltage of 14.3 V and ...

Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, Golf GTE
Special tools and workshop equipment required Locating pins -T10096- Engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931- I ...