Specifications: Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.3 (55 Hp) 1983, 1984, 1985

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Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.3 (55 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf II (3-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.3 (55 Hp)
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 7.9 l/100 km
29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.5 l/100 km
42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.9 sec
Maximum speed 151 km/h
93.83 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.4 kg/Hp, 65.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 43.2 Hp/l
Torque 96 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
70.81 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code HK
Engine displacement 1272 cm3
77.62 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 75 mm
2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm
2.83 in.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 845 kg
1862.91 lbs.
Max. weight 1360 kg
2998.29 lbs.
Max load 515 kg
1135.38 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%) 800 kg
1763.7 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3985 mm
156.89 in.
Width 1665 mm
65.55 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2475 mm
97.44 in.
Front track 1413 mm
55.63 in.
Rear (Back) track 1408 mm
55.43 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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Elastic beam
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 155/65 R13
Wheel rims size 5J x 13

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