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| What is the body type? | Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 151 km/h 0-100 km/h: 16.7 sec |
| How much power? | 55 Hp, 97 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 1272 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 4, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 3985-4040 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1665 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 910 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1370 kg |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Generation | Golf (5-door facelift 1987) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.3 (55 Hp) 4MT |
| Start of production | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg 32.47 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg 47.88 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 16.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 16.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 151 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 16.5 kg/Hp kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 55 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 43.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 97 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine displacement | 1272 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 75 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 72 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 910 kg |
| Max. weight | 1370 kg |
| Max load | 460 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3985-4040 mm |
| Width | 1665 mm |
| Height | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2475 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.5 m |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| 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 |
