The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 14.1 seconds, a top speed of 162 km/h, and a drag coefficient of 0.34. It's a reliable and fuel-efficient option for daily driving.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
14.1 sec
Max Speed
162 km/h 100.66 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a sleek design, offering 5 seats and 3 doors. It has a length of 3985-4040 mm, width of 1665 mm, and height of 1415 mm. The wheelbase is 2475 mm, and the front and rear tracks are 1427 mm and 1422 mm respectively. The minimum turning circle is 10.5 m.
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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 Volkswagen Golf is a petrol-powered car with impressive fuel efficiency, consuming 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 5.8 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg 30.05 UK mpg 10.64 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.8 l/100 km 40.55 US mpg 48.7 UK mpg 17.24 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Golf boasts a 1.6-liter inline-4 engine delivering 70 horsepower and 118 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Known for its agility and handling, the Golf offers a balanced driving experience.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
70 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
43.9 Hp/l
Torque
118 Nm @ 2700 rpm. 87.03 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
PN
Engine Displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
Coolant
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 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 car in question is a Golf model with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. It has a steering rack and pinion system, and comes with tires of size 175/70 R13 and wheel rims of size 5.5J x 13.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size
5.5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a curb weight of 905 kg and a maximum weight of 1420 kg. It has a minimum trunk boot space of 330 liters and a maximum of 1145 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 55 liters. The car has a weight-to-power ratio of 12.9 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.7 kg/Nm.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.9 kg/Hp, 77.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 130.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
905 kg 1995.18 lbs.
Max Weight
1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max Load
515 kg 1135.38 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
1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)
The Volkswagen Golf has a seating capacity of 5 people.
The Volkswagen Golf has 3 doors.
The minimum turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 10.5 m.
The Volkswagen Golf can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.1 seconds.
The top speed of the Volkswagen Golf is 162 km/h or 100.66 mph.
The drag coefficient of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.34.
The Volkswagen Golf is powered by petrol (gasoline)
The Volkswagen Golf consumes 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas
The Volkswagen Golf consumes 5.8 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas
The Golf has a carburetor fuel injection system.
The Golf comes with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Golf has a 1.6-liter engine displacement.
The car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The car has a steering rack and pinion system.
The car has tires of size 175/70 R13 and wheel rims of size 5.5J x 13.
The Golf can seat up to 5 passengers.
The Golf has an average fuel efficiency of around 30-35 miles per gallon.
No, the Golf does not come with all-wheel drive. It is available in front-wheel drive.
The curb weight of the Volkswagen Golf is 905 kg or 1995.18 lbs.
The maximum weight of the Volkswagen Golf is 1420 kg or 3130.56 lbs.
The minimum trunk boot space of the Volkswagen Golf is 330 liters or 11.65 cu. ft.
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