Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Model
Year of production

1987

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

1.6 TD (70 Hp)

Power

70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

133 Nm @ 2500-2900 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

6.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

4.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

14.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

160 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
JR
Power
70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre
44.1 Hp/l
Torque
133 Nm @ 2500-2900 rpm.
Engine displacement
1588 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
23
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Fuel type
Diesel
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

960 kg

Max weight (kg)

1465 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

55 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

330 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1145 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3985-4040 mm

Width (mm)

1665-1680 mm

Height (mm)

1415 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2475 mm

Front track (mm)

1427 mm

Rear track (mm)

1422 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.5 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension system

Elastic beam

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

175/70 R13; 185/60 R14

Rear tires size

175/70 R13; 185/60 R14

Wheel rims size

5.5J x 13; 6J x 14

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