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Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Golf
Generation

Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)
Year of production

1987

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp)

Power

129 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

168 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

200 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
PL
Power
129 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
72.4 Hp/l
Torque
168 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine displacement
1781 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

985 kg

Max weight (kg)

1465 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

55 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

345 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1145 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4040 mm

Width (mm)

1680 mm

Height (mm)

1405 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, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Elastic beam

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Front tires size

185/60 R14; 195/50 R15

Rear tires size

185/60 R14; 195/50 R15

Wheel rims size

6J x 14; 6.5J x 15

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