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Specs of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro /Hatchback 1988 - 1991/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1988 Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro?
180 km/h | 112 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.3 sec
0-60 mph: 10.7 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1988 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro?
98 Hp, 143 Nm
105 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1988 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro?
1.8 l
1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Volkswagen 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) Hatchback 1988 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
What is the length of 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
3985 mm
156.89 in.
What is the width of 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
1665-1680 mm
65.55 - 66.14 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro?
1085 kg
2392 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro?
1570 kg
3461 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
230 - 1030 l
8.1 - 36.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro
Start of production
1988
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
11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg
24.1 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
10.7 sec
Maximum speed
180 km/h 112 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
11.1 kg/Hp, 90.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.6 kg/Nm, 131.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
98 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
55 Hp/l
Torque
143 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 105 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
1P
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
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1085 kg 2392 lbs.
Max. weight
1570 kg 3461 lbs.
Max load
485 kg 1069 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
230 l 8.1 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1030 l 36.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
560 kg 1235 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
3985 mm 156.89 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
1432 mm 56.38 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 permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13; 185/60 R14
Wheel rim size
5.5J x 13; 6J x 14