Compare: Volkswagen Golf 1986 Hatchback 72 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf II (3-door)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (72 Hp)

Start of production

1986

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

13.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

162 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

12.2 kg/Hp, 81.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.9 kg/Nm, 145.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

72 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

45.1 Hp/l

Torque

128 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

EZ, EW

Engine displacement

1595 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm

Piston Stroke

86.9 mm

Compression ratio

9.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

3 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.3 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

880 kg

Max. weight

1400 kg

Max load

520 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

345 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1145 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Dimensions

Length

3985 mm

Width

1665 mm

Height

1415 mm

Wheelbase

2475 mm

Front track

1427 mm

Front overhang

810 mm

Rear overhang

700 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.34

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

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum