2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Fifth generation Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
expand_moreCamber front
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -0°44'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -0°44'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -0°44'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -0°44'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -0°44'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -0°44'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| With standard chassis | -0°30'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| With heavy-duty chassis | -0°14'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With sports suspension | -0°41'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreCamber rear
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Blue Motion equipment variant | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With heavy-duty chassis | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With standard chassis | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With 18" chassis | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Otherwise | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreCaster front
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With standard chassis | 7°34'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 7°17'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With sports suspension | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 1.15–1.21 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 1.15–1.21 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 1.15–1.21 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 1.15–1.21 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 1.15–1.21 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 1.15–1.21 ft |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 1.17–1.24 ft |
| With standard chassis | 1.22–1.29 ft |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 1.29–1.35 ft |
| With sports suspension | 1.17–1.24 ft |
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.4 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.6 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.3 bar |
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
| Basic chassis | 1.21–1.27 ft |
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 1.18–1.25 ft |
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| Cross | 1.26–1.33 ft |
| Otherwise | 1.27–1.34 ft |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With 18" chassis | 1.16–1.22 ft |
| Otherwise | 1.16–1.22 ft |
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.4 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
| Toe-in front (total toe) | 0°10'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Toe-in rear | 0°10'+0°12'-0°12' |
expand_moreTread front
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 5.03 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 5.03 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 5.03 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 5.03 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 5.03 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 5.03 ft |
| All other modifications | 5.05 ft |
expand_moreTread rear
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 4.97 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 4.97 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 4.97 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 4.97 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 4.97 ft |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 4.97 ft |
| All other modifications | 4.98 ft |
| Wheel base | 8.46 ft |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
| 2.0 GTI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP at 5100 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2004.10–2009.2) | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 18°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| With standard chassis | 18°22'+0°20'-0°20' |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 18°22'+0°20'-0°20' |
| With sports suspension | 18°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
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- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2009 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.