The Golf has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 13.7 seconds and a top speed of 170 km/h (105.63 mph). It has a drag coefficient of 0.34, indicating good aerodynamics.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
13.7 sec
Max Speed
170 km/h 105.63 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Golf is a popular hatchback known for its sporty performance, spacious interior, and fuel efficiency. It offers excellent handling and a comfortable ride, making it a great choice for daily commuting and weekend getaways.
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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 a fuel consumption of 11.5 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg 24.56 UK mpg 8.7 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.4 l/100 km 31.79 US mpg 38.17 UK mpg 13.51 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car with a 1.4L inline-4 cylinder engine producing 90 horsepower and 142 Nm of torque. It features a front-wheel drive and automatic transmission with 3 gears. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 9.0. It has a fuel injection system and a single-point injection system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power Per Litre
50.5 Hp/l
Torque
142 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 104.73 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
RP
Engine Displacement
1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Single-point injection
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
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
3 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Elastic beam
Brakes
The Golf model car features disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, with a steering rack and pinion system. It comes equipped with 175/70 R13 tires and 5.5J x 13 wheel rims.
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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 935 kg (2061.32 lbs) and a maximum weight of 1440 kg (3174.66 lbs). It has a minimum trunk boot space of 330 l (11.65 cu. ft.) and a maximum of 1145 l (40.44 cu. ft.). The fuel tank capacity is 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.4 kg/Hp, 96.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.6 kg/Nm, 151.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
935 kg 2061.32 lbs.
Max Weight
1440 kg 3174.66 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
1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)
The Golf has an estimated fuel efficiency of 38 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.
The Golf has 3 doors.
The Golf has 23.8 cubic feet of cargo space.
It takes 13.7 seconds for the Golf to go from 0 to 100 km/h.
The Golf has a top speed of 170 km/h (105.63 mph).
The drag coefficient of the Golf is 0.34.
The fuel type of the Volkswagen Golf is Petrol (Gasoline).
The fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Golf in urban areas is 11.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
The fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Golf in extra-urban areas is 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers.
The engine displacement is 1781 cm3 or 108.68 cu. in.
The power output is 90 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
The Volkswagen Golf has an automatic transmission with 3 gears.
Disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
Steering rack and pinion.
175/70 R13
The fuel efficiency of the Golf varies depending on the engine option, but it typically ranges from 25-40 mpg in the city and 30-50 mpg on the highway.
Yes, the Golf is a great choice for families. It has a spacious interior, plenty of cargo space, and a range of safety features to keep your loved ones safe.
Yes, the Golf offers a range of trim levels and options to customize the car to your liking. You can choose from different engine options, transmissions, and interior and exterior trim levels.
The weight-to-power ratio is 10.4 kg/Hp, 96.3 Hp/tonne.
The maximum load capacity is 505 kg (1113.33 lbs).
The permitted trailer load without brakes is 470 kg (1036.17 lbs).
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