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Specs of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed /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) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
151 km/h | 94 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.5 sec
0-60 mph: 15.7 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1988 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
55 Hp, 97 Nm
72 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1988 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
1.3 l
1272 cm3
77.62 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Volkswagen 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) Hatchback 1988 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
3985-4040 mm
156.89 - 159.06 in.
What is the width of 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
1665 mm
65.55 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
885 kg
1951 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
1370 kg
3020 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
330 - 1145 l
11.7 - 40.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed
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
8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg
50.4 UK mpg
17.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
15.7 sec
Maximum speed
151 km/h 94 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
16.1 kg/Hp, 62.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.1 kg/Nm, 109.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
55 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
43.2 Hp/l
Torque
97 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 72 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
NZ
Engine displacement
1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
885 kg 1951 lbs.
Max. weight
1370 kg 3020 lbs.
Max load
485 kg 1069 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
330 l 11.7 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%)
800 kg 1764 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
460 kg 1014 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
3985-4040 mm 156.89 - 159.06 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.
Rear (Back) track
1422 mm 55.98 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
Rear suspension
Elastic beam
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
155/65 R13
Wheel rim size
5J x 13