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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.8 (90 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) 1.8 (90 Hp)?
178 km/h | 111 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.8 sec
0-60 mph: 10.3 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983 1.8 (90 Hp)?
90 Hp, 145 Nm
107 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983 1.8 (90 Hp)?
1.8 l
1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1983 Volkswagen 1.8 (90 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) Hatchback 1983 1.8 (90 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. 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) 1.8 (90 Hp)?
900 kg
1984 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.8 (90 Hp)?
1400 kg
3086 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 (5-door) 1.8 (90 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Generation
Golf II (5-door)
Modification (Engine)
1.8 (90 Hp)
Start of production
1983
End of production
1987
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 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
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
10.3 sec
Maximum speed
178 km/h 111 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
10 kg/Hp, 100 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 161.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
90 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
50.5 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 107 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
GU
Engine displacement
1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
900 kg 1984 lbs.
Max. weight
1400 kg 3086 lbs.
Max load
500 kg 1102 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%)
1200 kg 2646 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
470 kg 1036 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
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