Specifications: Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.6 (75 Hp) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

1984 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) - Photo 1

Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.6 (75 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf II (5-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (75 Hp)
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.8 l/100 km
40.6 US mpg
48.7 UK mpg
17.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 13 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 13 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.4 sec
Maximum speed 167 km/h
103.77 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.9 kg/Hp, 84.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.1 kg/Nm, 140.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 47 Hp/l
Torque 125 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
92.2 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code EZ
Engine displacement 1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 77.4 mm
3.05 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3 l
3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 890 kg
1962.11 lbs.
Max. weight 1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
Max load 510 kg
1124.36 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%) 1000 kg
2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 470 kg
1036.17 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 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 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 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size 5.5J x 13

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