Compare: Volkswagen Golf 1983 Hatchback 55 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf II (5-door)

Modification (Engine)

1.3 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1983 year

End of production

1985 year

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

16.7 sec

Maximum speed

151 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Torque

96 Nm @ 3300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1272 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

75 mm

Piston Stroke

72 mm

Compression ratio

9.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

865 kg

Max. weight

1360 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

345 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1145 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

800 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

460 kg

Dimensions

Length

3985 mm

Width

1665 mm

Height

1415 mm

Wheelbase

2475 mm

Front track

1413 mm

Rear (Back) track

1408 mm

Front overhang

810 mm

Rear overhang

700 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.34

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.5 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

155/65 R13

Wheel rims size

5J x 13