2020 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T 8AT
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T 8AT is a 147-hp 1.4-liter turbocharged with an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 32 mpg combined.
It makes 147 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 1400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).
The Golf measures 167.6 inches long on a 103.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,012 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16V; tooth belt; variable intake & exhaust timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 74.5 x 80.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.07 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.97 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.95 |
| 4th Gear | 1.47 |
| 5th Gear | 1.23 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.81 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 4 |
| Final Drive | 3.87 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, 22-mm-diameter anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink, coil springs, telescopic dampers, 19-mm-diameter anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 35.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.3 x 1.0-in vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.7 x 0.4-in solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in x 6.5J aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in x 6.5J aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | 205/55 R16 all-season |
| Tires Rear | 205/55 R16 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 167.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 59.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 22.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,012 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |