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Specs of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 Hp) /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 Hp) /Hatchback 1987 - 1991/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1987 Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 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 1987 1.6 (70 Hp)?
70 Hp, 118 Nm
87 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1987 1.6 (70 Hp)?
1.6 l
1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Volkswagen 1.6 (70 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) Hatchback 1987 1.6 (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 1987 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
3985-4040 mm
156.89 - 159.06 in.
What is the width of 1987 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
1665 mm
65.55 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 Hp)?
905 kg
1995 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 Hp)?
1420 kg
3131 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
330 - 1145 l
11.7 - 40.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
1.6 (70 Hp)
Start of production
1987
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
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.8 l/100 km 40.6 US mpg
48.7 UK mpg
17.2 km/l
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
12.9 kg/Hp, 77.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 130.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
70 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
43.9 Hp/l
Torque
118 Nm @ 2700 rpm. 87 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
PN
Engine displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
905 kg 1995 lbs.
Max. weight
1420 kg 3131 lbs.
Max load
515 kg 1135 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%)
1000 kg 2205 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
470 kg 1036 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
175/70 R13
Wheel rim size
5.5J x 13