Specifications: Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (70 Hp)
Start of production 1987 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 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 14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.4 sec
Maximum speed 162 km/h
100.66 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 13.3 kg/Hp, 75.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 70 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 43.9 Hp/l
Torque 118 Nm @ 2700 rpm.
87.03 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code PN
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 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 930 kg
2050.3 lbs.
Max. weight 1420 kg
3130.56 lbs.
Max load 490 kg
1080.27 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%) 1000 kg
2204.62 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
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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