Volkswagen Golf Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)
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Volkswagen - Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)

Details-
BrandVolkswagen
ModelGolf
GenerationGolf II (5-door, facelift 1987)
Modification1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed
Start Of Production1988
End Of Production1991

Performance

The Golf has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 16.5 seconds and a top speed of 151 km/h (93.83 mph). It has a drag coefficient of 0.34, indicating good aerodynamics.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph16.5 sec
Max Speed151 km/h 93.83 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd0.34

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 5 seats and 5 doors, making it a practical and spacious car.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeHatchback
Seats5
Doors5
Length3985-4040 mm 156.89 - 159.06 in.
Width1665 mm 65.55 in.
Height1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase2475 mm 97.44 in.
Front Track1427 mm 56.18 in.
Rear Track1422 mm 55.98 in.
Min Turning Circle10.5 m 34.45 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The car in question is a Golf model that runs on petrol (gasoline). The urban fuel consumption is 8.9 l/100 km (26.43 US mpg, 31.74 UK mpg, 11.24 km/l) and the extra-urban fuel consumption is 5.6 l/100 km (42 US mpg, 50.44 UK mpg, 17.86 km/l).

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg 31.74 UK mpg 11.24 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg 50.44 UK mpg 17.86 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Golf is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 55 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 97 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and features an independent McPherson front suspension and an elastic beam rear suspension.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power55 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre43.2 Hp/l
Torque97 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 71.54 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model CodeNZ
Engine Displacement1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression Ratio9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
Coolant6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionIndependent type McPherson
Rear SuspensionElastic 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. The car comes equipped with 155/65 R13 tires and 5J x 13 wheel rims.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Tires Size155/65 R13
Wheel Rims Size5J x 13

Weight & Capacity

The car in question is a Golf with a weight-to-power ratio of 16.5 kg/Hp (60.4 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 9.4 kg/Nm (106.6 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 910 kg (2006.21 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1370 kg (3020.33 lbs.), allowing for a maximum load of 460 kg (1014.13 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 330 l (11.65 cu. ft.) to 1145 l (40.44 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank has a capacity of 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal). The car can tow up to 800 kg (1763.7 lbs.) with brakes and 460 kg (1014.13 lbs.) without brakes.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio16.5 kg/Hp, 60.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio9.4 kg/Nm, 106.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight910 kg 2006.21 lbs.
Max Weight1370 kg 3020.33 lbs.
Max Load460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum330 l 11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum1145 l 40.44 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes460 kg 1014.13 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)

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The Golf has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 16.5 seconds.

The Golf has a top speed of 151 km/h (93.83 mph).

The drag coefficient of the Golf is 0.34, indicating good aerodynamics.

This car uses petrol (gasoline).

The urban fuel consumption of this car is 8.9 l/100 km (26.43 US mpg, 31.74 UK mpg, 11.24 km/l).

The extra-urban fuel consumption of this car is 5.6 l/100 km (42 US mpg, 50.44 UK mpg, 17.86 km/l).

The engine displacement of the Golf is 1272 cm3 or 77.62 cu. in.

The Golf uses a multi-port manifold injection fuel injection system.

The Golf is a front-wheel drive car.

Disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.

Steering rack and pinion.

155/65 R13

The fuel efficiency of the Volkswagen Golf varies by trim level, but it can get up to 32 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway.

Yes, the Volkswagen Golf is known for its reliability and has a good reputation for holding its value over time.

The Volkswagen Golf is available in several trim levels, including the S, SE, and Autobahn.

The weight-to-power ratio is 16.5 kg/Hp (60.4 Hp/tonne).

The car can tow up to 460 kg (1014.13 lbs.) without brakes.

The fuel tank has a capacity of 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).