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Specs of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (72 Hp) /1986, 1987/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (72 Hp) /Hatchback 1986 - 1987/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1986 Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (72 Hp)?
162 km/h | 101 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.1 sec
0-60 mph: 13.4 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1986 1.6 (72 Hp)?
72 Hp, 128 Nm
94 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1986 1.6 (72 Hp)?
1.6 l
1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1986 Volkswagen 1.6 (72 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) Hatchback 1986 1.6 (72 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1986 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
3985 mm
156.89 in.
What is the width of 1986 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
1665 mm
65.55 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1986 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (72 Hp)?
880 kg
1940 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1986 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (72 Hp)?
1400 kg
3086 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1986 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
345 - 1145 l
12.2 - 40.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1986 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 (72 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.6 (72 Hp)
Start of production
1986
End of production
1987
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
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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 (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
13.4 sec
Maximum speed
162 km/h 101 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
12.2 kg/Hp, 81.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.9 kg/Nm, 145.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
72 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
45.1 Hp/l
Torque
128 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 94 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
EZ, EW
Engine displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
86.9 mm 3.42 in.
Compression ratio
9.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
880 kg 1940 lbs.
Max. weight
1400 kg 3086 lbs.
Max load
520 kg 1146 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
345 l 12.2 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

Dimensions

Length
3985 mm 156.89 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.
Front overhang
810 mm 31.89 in.
Rear overhang
700 mm 27.56 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
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