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Specs of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) /Hatchback 1987 - 1991/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1987 Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
160 km/h | 99 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.5 sec
0-60 mph: 13.8 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1987 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
70 Hp, 133 Nm
98 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1987 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Volkswagen 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) Hatchback 1987 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1987 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
3985-4040 mm
156.89 - 159.06 in.
What is the width of 1987 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
1665-1680 mm
65.55 - 66.14 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
960 kg
2116 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
1465 kg
3230 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
330 - 1145 l
11.7 - 40.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
1.6 TD (70 Hp)
Start of production
1987
End of production
1991
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
6.3 l/100 km 37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
4.3 l/100 km 54.7 US mpg
65.7 UK mpg
23.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
13.8 sec
Maximum speed
160 km/h 99 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
13.7 kg/Hp, 72.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 138.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre
44.1 Hp/l
Torque
133 Nm @ 2500-2900 rpm. 98 lb.-ft. @ 2500-2900 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
JR
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
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
960 kg 2116 lbs.
Max. weight
1465 kg 3230 lbs.
Max load
505 kg 1113 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
330 l 11.7 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1145 l 40.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1000 kg 2205 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
490 kg 1080 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
3985-4040 mm 156.89 - 159.06 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
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, McPherson type
Rear suspension
Elastic beam
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13; 185/60 R14
Wheel rim size
5.5J x 13; 6J x 14