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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Turbo Diesel

(1983 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1983
ModelGolf 1.6 Turbo DieselIssued until
SerieGolf 2Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 2Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3985 mm / 156.9 in / 156.9 inTotal (curb) weight920 kg / 2028 lb / 2028 lb
Width1680 mm / 66.1 in / 66.1 inDry weight
Height1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2475 mm / 97.4 in / 97.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inTowing weight
Track rear1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance125 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.61  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in
FueldieselStroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.89
Fuel supplyBo diesel inj.Engine displacement1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu in / 96.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity397.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder / 24.226 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio23.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power52.2 kW / 71.0 hp / 71.0 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque133.0 Nm / 98.1 lbft / 98.1 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output51.5 kW / 70.0 bhp / 70.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output44.1 kW/l / 0.983 bhp/cu in / 0.983 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque83.75 Nm/l / 0.733 lbft/cu in / 0.733 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.75
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.67

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)9.40 s / 9.40 s / 9.40 sTop (maximal) speed160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio76.09 kW/ton / 103.45 bhp/ton / 103.45 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft
Suspension frontI.CS.LowLi.Suspension rearTBA.CS.TA.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front145/80-R13Tyres rear175/70-R13
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brakes detailsABSBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Turbo Diesel

 
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