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Specs of Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.3 (55 Hp) /1983, 1984, 1985/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.3 (55 Hp) /Hatchback 1983 - 1985/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)?
Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1983 Golf II (5-door) 1.3 (55 Hp)?
151 km/h | 94 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.7 sec
0-60 mph: 15.9 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983 1.3 (55 Hp)?
55 Hp, 96 Nm
71 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983 1.3 (55 Hp)?
1.3 l
1272 cm3
77.62 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1983 Volkswagen 1.3 (55 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) Hatchback 1983 1.3 (55 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 mm
65.55 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.3 (55 Hp)?
865 kg
1907 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.3 (55 Hp)?
1360 kg
2998 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1983 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
345 - 1145 l
12.2 - 40.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.3 (55 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.3 (55 Hp)
Start of production
1983 year
End of production
1985 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
7.9 l/100 km 29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.5 l/100 km 42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
15.9 sec
Maximum speed
151 km/h 94 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
15.7 kg/Hp, 63.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9 kg/Nm, 111 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
43.2 Hp/l
Torque
96 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 71 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
HK
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
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
865 kg 1907 lbs.
Max. weight
1360 kg 2998 lbs.
Max load
495 kg 1091 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%)
800 kg 1764 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
460 kg 1014 lbs.

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
1413 mm 55.63 in.
Rear (Back) track
1408 mm 55.43 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
4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type
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