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Specs of Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp) /1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp) /Hatchback 1983 - 1987/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)?
Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1983 Golf II (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp)?
148 km/h | 92 mph
0-100 km/h: 18.7 sec
0-60 mph: 17.8 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983 1.6 D (54 Hp)?
54 Hp, 100 Nm
74 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983 1.6 D (54 Hp)?
1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1983 Volkswagen 1.6 D (54 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) Hatchback 1983 1.6 D (54 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) 1.6 D (54 Hp)?
920 kg
2028 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.6 D (54 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 is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.6 D (54 Hp)
Start of production
1983 year
End of production
1987 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
6.3 l/100 km 37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
4.8 l/100 km 49 US mpg
58.9 UK mpg
20.8 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
18.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
18.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
17.8 sec
Maximum speed
148 km/h 92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
17 kg/Hp, 58.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.2 kg/Nm, 108.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
54 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre
34 Hp/l
Torque
100 Nm @ 2300 rpm. 74 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
JP
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
Naturally aspirated engine
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%)
850 kg 1874 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
480 kg 1058 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.
Ride height (ground clearance)
120 mm 4.72 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