The Volkswagen Golf boasts a spirited performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 16.5 seconds and a top speed of 151 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.34 suggests efficient aerodynamics.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
16.5 sec
Max Speed
151 km/h 93.83 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The Golf is a compact hatchback with a length of 3985-4040 mm, width of 1665 mm, and height of 1415 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2475 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.5 m. It has 3 doors and can seat 5 people.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
Length
3985-4040 mm 156.89 - 159.06 in.
Width
1665 mm 65.55 in.
Height
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase
2475 mm 97.44 in.
Front Track
1427 mm 56.18 in.
Rear Track
1422 mm 55.98 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.5 m 34.45 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Golf is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 8.9 l/100 km in urban areas and 5.6 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a decent option for city driving.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg 31.74 UK mpg 11.24 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg 50.44 UK mpg 17.86 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf model with a front, transverse 4-cylinder engine (NZ), having an inline configuration and a displacement of 1272 cm3. The engine has a bore of 75 mm and a piston stroke of 72 mm, resulting in a compression ratio of 9.5. The engine produces 55 Hp at 5200 rpm and 97 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated, with a SOHC valvetrain and multi-port manifold injection. The car features a 5-speed manual transmission, driving the front wheels. The front suspension is of the independent type McPherson, while the rear suspension is an elastic beam. The engine oil capacity is 3.5 l, and it uses 10W-40 / VW 500 00 or 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01 oil. The car has a 6.3 l coolant capacity.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
55 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
43.2 Hp/l
Torque
97 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 71.54 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
NZ
Engine Displacement
1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
Coolant
6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Elastic beam
Brakes
The Golf model car features a disc brake system in the front and drum brakes in the rear, with a steering rack and pinion system. It comes equipped with 155/65 R13 tires and 5J x 13 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
155/65 R13
Wheel Rims Size
5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a weight-to-power ratio of 16.1 kg/Hp and 62.1 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a kerb weight of 885 kg and a maximum weight of 1370 kg. The trunk boot space is 330 l minimum and 1145 l maximum, making it suitable for daily use. The fuel tank capacity is 55 l, and it has a permitted trailer load with brakes of 800 kg and without brakes of 460 kg.
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Weight To Power Ratio
16.1 kg/Hp, 62.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9.1 kg/Nm, 109.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
885 kg 1951.09 lbs.
Max Weight
1370 kg 3020.33 lbs.
Max Load
485 kg 1069.24 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
330 l 11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1145 l 40.44 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)
The Golf can seat 5 people.
The length of the Golf is 3985-4040 mm.
The minimum turning circle of the Golf is 10.5 m.
The Golf's 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 16.5 seconds.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding fuel efficiency.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding handling capabilities.
Petrol (Gasoline)
8.9 l/100 km (26.43 US mpg, 31.74 UK mpg, 11.24 km/l)
5.6 l/100 km (42 US mpg, 50.44 UK mpg, 17.86 km/l)
The engine layout is front, transverse.
The engine displacement is 1272 cm3.
The engine produces 55 Hp at 5200 rpm.
Disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
Steering rack and pinion.
155/65 R13
The Golf offers a range of engine options, including a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and a 2.0-liter TSI engine.
The Golf Hybrid model boasts impressive fuel efficiency, achieving up to 53 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway.
Standard features include a touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, and a suite of driver-assistance technologies.
The weight-to-power ratio is 16.1 kg/Hp and 62.1 Hp/tonne.
The maximum weight of the Volkswagen Golf is 1370 kg or 3020.33 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity of the Volkswagen Golf is 55 l or 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal.
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