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Technical data VW Golf Plus / Crossgolf (5M1, 521)
  • Engines currently produced 1.0, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 16V, 1.4 FSI, 1.4 TSI, 1.6, 1.6 BiFuel, 1.6 FSI, 1.6 MultiFuel, 1.6 TDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 16V
  • Max. power [kW] 125
  • Min. power [kW] 48
  • Max. power [hp] 170
  • Min. power [hp] 65
  • Max. number of cylinders 4
  • Min. number of cylinders 4
  • Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 1984
  • Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 999
  • Max. engine displacement 2.0
  • Min. engine displacement 1.0
  • Engine type Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • Type of drive Front-Wheel Drive
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