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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 (90 HP)

(1991 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1991
ModelGolf 1.8 (90 HP)Issued until1997
SerieGolf 3Number made
Model familyBody constructionmonocoque
Model codeBody designation1HX
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformGolf IIINumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4020 mm / 158.3 in / 158.3 inGround clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in
Width1695 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 inLength/wheelbase ratio
Height1425 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 inTotal (curb) weight1100 kg / 2425 lb / 2425 lb
Wheelbase2475 mm / 97.4 in / 97.4 inDry weight
Track front1478 mm / 58.2 in / 58.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeABS, ADZTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity
SumpCompression ratio10.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power66.0 kW / 89.7 hp / 89.7 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque145.0 Nm / 106.9 lbft / 106.9 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantMax. net output
Catalytic converterSpecific output
  Specific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
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
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front175/70 R13Tyres rear175/70 R13
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf 1.8 (90 HP)

 
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