Specifications: Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.8 GTI 8V CAT (107 Hp) 1985, 1986, 1987

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Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.8 GTI 8V CAT (107 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf II (3-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 GTI 8V CAT (107 Hp)
Start of production 1985 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.3 l/100 km
20.8 US mpg
25 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.7 l/100 km
35.1 US mpg
42.2 UK mpg
14.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.8 sec
Maximum speed 186 km/h
115.58 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6 kg/Nm, 167.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 107 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre 60.1 Hp/l
Torque 154 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
113.58 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code RD
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 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 920 kg
2028.25 lbs.
Max. weight 1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
Max load 480 kg
1058.22 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 345 l
12.18 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%) 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 490 kg
1080.27 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3985 mm
156.89 in.
Width 1680 mm
66.14 in.
Height 1405 mm
55.31 in.
Wheelbase 2475 mm
97.44 in.
Front track 1427 mm
56.18 in.
Rear (Back) track 1422 mm
55.98 in.
Front overhang 810 mm
31.89 in.
Rear overhang 700 mm
27.56 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.5 m
34.45 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Elastic beam
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size 5.5J x 13

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