Specifications: Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (60 Hp) 1989, 1990, 1991

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Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (60 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 TD (60 Hp)
Start of production 1989 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 6.5 l/100 km
36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 4.6 l/100 km
51.1 US mpg
61.4 UK mpg
21.7 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 16.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 16.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 16.1 sec
Maximum speed 151 km/h
93.83 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16 kg/Hp, 62.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.7 kg/Nm, 114.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 37.8 Hp/l
Torque 110 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
81.13 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 1V
Engine displacement 1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm
3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 23:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 960 kg
2116.44 lbs.
Max. weight 1465 kg
3229.77 lbs.
Max load 505 kg
1113.33 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 330 l
11.65 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%) 850 kg
1873.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 480 kg
1058.22 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3985-4040 mm
156.89 – 159.06 in.
Width 1665 mm
65.55 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2475 mm
97.44 in.
Front track 1427 mm
56.18 in.
Rear (Back) track 1422 mm
55.98 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
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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