Specifications: Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (90 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (90 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 (90 Hp)
Start of production 1987 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.3 l/100 km
37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.3 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h
108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.4 kg/Hp, 96.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre 50.5 Hp/l
Torque 142 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
104.73 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code RP
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 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Single-point 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 6.3 l
6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 935 kg
2061.32 lbs.
Max. weight 1440 kg
3174.66 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%) 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 470 kg
1036.17 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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Elastic beam
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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