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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)?Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1988 Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?151 km/h | 93.83 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.5 sec
0-60 mph: 15.7 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1988 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?55 Hp, 97 Nm
71.54 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1988 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?1.3 l
1272 cm3
77.62 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1988 Volkswagen 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf II (5-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.
How long is this vehicle, 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?3985-4040 mm
156.89 - 159.06 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?1665 mm
65.55 in.
What is the curb weight, 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?910 kg
2006.21 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?1370 kg
3020.33 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?330 - 1145 l
11.65 - 40.44 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 1.3 (55 Hp) Manual 5-speed
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
11.24 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg
50.44 UK mpg
17.86 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.7 sec
Maximum speed 151 km/h 93.83 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.5 kg/Hp, 60.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.4 kg/Nm, 106.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 43.2 Hp/l
Torque 97 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 71.54 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
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 910 kg 2006.21 lbs.
Max. weight 1370 kg 3020.33 lbs.
Max load 460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 330 l 11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1145 l 40.44 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 460 kg 1014.13 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 type McPherson
Rear suspension Elastic beam
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 155/65 R13
Wheel rims size5J x 13