Specifications: Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.8 (90 Hp) Syncro 1986, 1987

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Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.8 (90 Hp) Syncro – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf II (3-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 (90 Hp) Syncro
Start of production 1986 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.9 l/100 km
23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.2 l/100 km
37.9 US mpg
45.6 UK mpg
16.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.7 sec
Maximum speed 178 km/h
110.6 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 50.5 Hp/l
Torque 145 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
106.95 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code GX, GU
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 Carburettor
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 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1050 kg
2314.85 lbs.
Max. weight 1540 kg
3395.12 lbs.
Max load 490 kg
1080.27 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 230 l
8.12 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1030 l
36.37 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 570 kg
1256.63 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3985 mm
156.89 in.
Width 1665-1680 mm
65.55 – 66.14 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2475 mm
97.44 in.
Front track 1427 mm
56.18 in.
Rear (Back) track 1432 mm
56.38 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 permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size 5.5J x 13

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