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Specs of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) /1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) /Hatchback 1983 - 1987/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1983 Golf II (3-door) 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 1983 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
70 Hp, 133 Nm
98 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1983 Volkswagen 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) Hatchback 1983 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 1983 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
3985 mm
156.89 in.
What is the width of 1983 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
1665-1680 mm
65.55 - 66.14 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
920 kg
2028 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
1430 kg
3153 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1983 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
345 - 1145 l
12.2 - 40.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.6 TD (70 Hp)
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 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
13.1 kg/Hp, 76.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.9 kg/Nm, 144.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre
44.1 Hp/l
Torque
133 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 98 lb.-ft. @ 2600 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
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
920 kg 2028 lbs.
Max. weight
1430 kg 3153 lbs.
Max load
510 kg 1124 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
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1000 kg 2205 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
490 kg 1080 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
1422 mm 55.98 in.
Front overhang
810 mm 31.89 in.
Rear overhang
700 mm 27.56 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, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Elastic beam
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13
Wheel rim size
5.5J x 13