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VWEAPN
22-08-2007, 10:20 PM
just curious to know how much our MK4's weigh.
the handbook im guessing shows the german version not the australian version and cant find it on the net.
:?

gpk_gti
22-08-2007, 10:40 PM
http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/vehicle/specs.php?key=VOLK00BT

1256kg - just a bit tubby!:D

VWEAPN
22-08-2007, 10:54 PM
i really dont understand why theyre so heavy, mazda 3 is 1250kg i think the wrx is something like 1260kg, type r 1150kg
i guess quality dense metals were used to compile such a piece of art...:rolleyes:

99gti
22-08-2007, 11:28 PM
i guess quality dense metals were used to compile such a piece of art...:rolleyes:

Can I get an AMEN to that!!! Halelieuya!!!! j:

evorobin
22-08-2007, 11:35 PM
1256kg - just a bit tubby!:D

Despite its 20 valves, turbo and modern electronic engine management, the Mk4 GTI Turbo can't match even the earliest humble 1.6 GTi in terms of power to weight ratio. To have the same power to weight ratio as that early car, the modern Mk4 would need 162 bhp, to catch the Mk2 16v, a whopping 180bhp!

The Golfs reputation as the car that would corner on three wheels with steering that danced in your hands and a chassis that made the keen drivers eyes light up is a bit of ancient history now. The Mk4 Golf GTi is a far more urbane creature, looking disdainfully at such juvenile antics.

http://www.evo.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13825&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

:cool:

Golf Loon
23-08-2007, 08:19 AM
Despite its 20 valves, turbo and modern electronic engine management, the Mk4 GTI Turbo can't match even the earliest humble 1.6 GTi in terms of power to weight ratio. To have the same power to weight ratio as that early car, the modern Mk4 would need 162 bhp, to catch the Mk2 16v, a whopping 180bhp!

The Golfs reputation as the car that would corner on three wheels with steering that danced in your hands and a chassis that made the keen drivers eyes light up is a bit of ancient history now. The Mk4 Golf GTi is a far more urbane creature, looking disdainfully at such juvenile antics.

http://www.evo.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13825&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

:cool:

Thats gold Robin, so true.
Thats why a 20VT in an A1 would be the shizzle.

gpk_gti
23-08-2007, 08:23 AM
hey you 2,keep that type of drivvle in the forums it was made for!! while you guys are broke down on the side of the road,we are passing you!!!:D

Tim
23-08-2007, 08:28 AM
hey you 2,keep that type of drivvle in the forums it was made for!! while you guys are broke down on the side of the road,we are passing you!!!:D

shame u cant open the window and wave as u go past. :P

gpk_gti
23-08-2007, 08:39 AM
cheeky!!!! at least the aircon works,or should I say,we have AIRCON and ELECTRICS that work!j:


good one tim!

VWEAPN
23-08-2007, 08:42 AM
lol damn that was good

SoVeReIgN
23-08-2007, 10:08 AM
May I take this oppotunity to point out how big my family jewels are.. err I mean how much my car weighs. :D
Golf ------------------ A3
Kerb Weight 1256kg 1155kg
Tare Mass 1256kg 1100kg

Despite being identical cars.

SoVeReIgN
23-08-2007, 10:11 AM
Despite its 20 valves, turbo and modern electronic engine management, the Mk4 GTI Turbo can't match even the earliest humble 1.6 GTi in terms of power to weight ratio. To have the same power to weight ratio as that early car, the modern Mk4 would need 162 bhp, to catch the Mk2 16v, a whopping 180bhp!

The Golfs reputation as the car that would corner on three wheels with steering that danced in your hands and a chassis that made the keen drivers eyes light up is a bit of ancient history now. The Mk4 Golf GTi is a far more urbane creature, looking disdainfully at such juvenile antics.
:cool:

Well luckily the did give the Mk4 180hp its later life, but you're forgetting it has a shedload more torque than the Mk1/2 and a chip sorts it out anyway. j: :)

VWEAPN
23-08-2007, 10:16 AM
dave your car is plastic :)

quozl
23-08-2007, 12:05 PM
I'd kill for 1200 Kg, the MKIV R is the Cartman of the group at a piggy sized 1546 Kg. I need to weigh mine after taking out the seats speakers stereo etc etc etc

Cheers Al

DubSteve
23-08-2007, 12:39 PM
Thats really heavy didn't expect the r's to be that heavy!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/08/3beefcake-2.jpg
ftw:D

BlackVr6ix
23-08-2007, 12:52 PM
dont feel too bad my vr6 weighs in at the following

Kerb Weight 1207kg
Tare Mass 1147kg

kenny21
06-09-2007, 10:20 AM
the R's are heaver specially on the mk 4 and 5 mainly because of the 4wd, then on top of that is that golf is one of the safest cars on the road and airbag systems rnt light. Also the fact that the v6 isnt to light either but still not bad for a 6.

YellowDieselGolf
07-09-2007, 07:54 AM
Well luckily the did give the Mk4 180hp its later life, but you're forgetting it has a shedload more torque than the Mk1/2 and a chip sorts it out anyway. j: :)

Not in Australia though!

Langers
05-11-2007, 01:07 PM
I'd kill for 1200 Kg, the MKIV R is the Cartman of the group at a piggy sized 1546 Kg. I need to weigh mine after taking out the seats speakers stereo etc etc etc

Cheers Al

Where did you get that stat, Al? The official spec is 1477kg. If you converted the US lbs figure to KGs, remember that the US spec cars are heavier due to extra crash protection.

Have not as yet been able to ascertain whether this extra crash protection was also applied to the psuedo-US spec Aus R32s.