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Specs of Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987) 1.8 16V (129 Hp) /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987) 1.8 16V (129 Hp) /Sedan 1987 - 1991/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987) 1.8 16V (129 Hp)?
9.1 l/100 km
25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
How fast is 1987 Jetta II (facelift 1987) 1.8 16V (129 Hp)?
196 km/h | 122 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1987 1.8 16V (129 Hp)?
129 Hp, 168 Nm
124 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1987 1.8 16V (129 Hp)?
1.8 l
1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Volkswagen 1.8 16V (129 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987) Sedan 1987 1.8 16V (129 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 Jetta Sedan?
4385 mm
172.64 in.
What is the width of 1987 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?
1675 mm
65.94 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987) 1.8 16V (129 Hp)?
1035 kg
2282 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987) 1.8 16V (129 Hp)?
1495 kg
3296 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?
575 l
20.3 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1987 Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987) 1.8 16V (129 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
1.8 16V (129 Hp)
Start of production
1987 year
End of production
1991 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
11.3 l/100 km 20.8 US mpg
25 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.8 sec
Maximum speed
196 km/h 122 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8 kg/Hp, 124.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 162.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
129 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
72.4 Hp/l
Torque
168 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 124 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
PL
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
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1035 kg 2282 lbs.
Max. weight
1495 kg 3296 lbs.
Max load
460 kg 1014 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
575 l 20.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4385 mm 172.64 in.
Width
1675 mm 65.94 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)
0.36

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
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
185/70 R14
Wheel rims size
14