The Golf is a decent car with a moderate acceleration of 13.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 169 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.34 indicates a relatively aerodynamic design.
Specs
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
13.2 sec
Max Speed
169 km/h 105.01 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The car is a Golf model with a hatchback body type, seating for 5 people and 3 doors. It has a length of 3985-4040 mm (156.89 - 159.06 in), width of 1665-1680 mm (65.55 - 66.14 in), height of 1415 mm (55.71 in), and a wheelbase of 2475 mm (97.44 in). The front and rear tracks are 1427 mm (56.18 in) and 1422 mm (55.98 in) respectively, with a minimum turning circle of 10.5 m (34.45 ft).
Specs
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Rating
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
Length
3985-4040 mm 156.89 - 159.06 in.
Width
1665-1680 mm 65.55 - 66.14 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 car in question is a Golf model that runs on Diesel fuel. Its urban fuel consumption is 6.3 l/100 km (37.34 US mpg, 44.84 UK mpg, 15.87 km/l) and its extra-urban fuel consumption is 4.4 l/100 km (53.46 US mpg, 64.2 UK mpg, 22.73 km/l).
Specs
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Rating
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption Urban
6.3 l/100 km 37.34 US mpg 44.84 UK mpg 15.87 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
4.4 l/100 km 53.46 US mpg 64.2 UK mpg 22.73 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf model with a 1.6 liter, 4-cylinder, inline engine, which produces 80 HP at 4500 rpm and 155 Nm of torque at 2500-3000 rpm. It has a front, transverse engine layout and a turbocharger with intercooler. The engine uses a standard diesel injection system and has a SOHC valvetrain. The car has a manual transmission with 5 gears, driving the front wheels. It has an independent type McPherson front suspension and an elastic beam rear suspension.
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 Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a disc brake system in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It features a steering rack and pinion system and comes with 13-inch and 14-inch wheel rims. The tires are sized at 175/70 R13 and 185/60 R14.
Specs
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Rating
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
175/70 R13; 185/60 R14
Wheel Rims Size
5.5J x 13; 6J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a weight-to-power ratio of 12 kg/Hp and 83.3 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a maximum weight of 1465 kg and a maximum load capacity of 505 kg. The trunk space is 330 liters in its minimum configuration and 1145 liters in its maximum configuration. The fuel tank capacity is 55 liters. The car is suitable for towing a trailer with a maximum weight of 1000 kg with brakes and 490 kg without brakes.
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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio
12 kg/Hp, 83.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 161.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
960 kg 2116.44 lbs.
Max Weight
1465 kg 3229.77 lbs.
Max Load
505 kg 1113.33 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
490 kg 1080.27 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)
The body type of the car is a hatchback.
The car has 3 doors.
The wheelbase of the car is 2475 mm (97.44 in).
13.2 seconds
169 km/h (105.01 mph)
0.34
This car uses Diesel fuel.
The urban fuel consumption of this car is 6.3 l/100 km (37.34 US mpg, 44.84 UK mpg, 15.87 km/l).
The extra-urban fuel consumption of this car is 4.4 l/100 km (53.46 US mpg, 64.2 UK mpg, 22.73 km/l).
The engine displacement is 1588 cm3 or 96.91 cu. in.
It has a 5-gear manual transmission.
The car produces 80 HP at 4500 rpm.
The Golf has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Golf has a steering rack and pinion system.
The Golf comes with 175/70 R13 and 185/60 R14 tire sizes.
The Volkswagen Golf is available in both petrol and diesel fuel types.
The Volkswagen Golf is a 5-seater car.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf is available in both manual and automatic transmission options.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Volkswagen Golf is 12 kg/Hp and 83.3 Hp/tonne.
The maximum weight of the Volkswagen Golf is 1465 kg and its maximum load capacity is 505 kg.
The fuel tank capacity of the Volkswagen Golf is 55 liters.
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