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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 CL

(1991 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1991
ModelGolf 1.8 CLIssued until
SerieGolf 3Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 3Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4020 mm / 158.3 in / 158.3 inTotal (curb) weight1005 kg / 2216 lb / 2216 lb
Width1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 inDry weight
Height1425 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2475 mm / 97.4 in / 97.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inTowing weight
Track rear1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.62  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.3Frontal Area2.03 m2 / 21.9 sq ft / 21.9 sq ft
Cx0.61  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.94
Fuel supplyEngine displacement1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity445.25 cm3/cylinder / 27.171 cu in/cylinder / 27.171 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power55.9 kW / 76.0 hp / 76.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque152.0 Nm / 112.1 lbft / 112.1 lbft at
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output55.2 kW / 75.1 bhp / 75.1 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output42.1 kW/l / 0.938 bhp/cu in / 0.938 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed168 km/h / 104 mph / 104 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio74.63 kW/ton / 101.47 bhp/ton / 101.47 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 sFuel 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
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.ARB.Suspension rearTB.TA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf 1.8 CL

 
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