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1983 1.6 D (54 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Golf

Modification

1.6 D (54 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1983

End of production

1987

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal
12.1 UK gal

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

54 hp (at 4800 rpm)

Torque

100 Nm (at 2300 rpm) 73.76 lb. ft (at 2300 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

920 kg 2028.3 lbs

Length

3985 mm 156.89 in

Width

1665 mm 65.55 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5J x 13

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg
40.94 UK mpg

- Extra urban

5.3 l/100 km 44.38 US mpg
53.3 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

22.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

21.8 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.34

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

JP

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

54 hp (at 4800 rpm)

Torque

100 Nm (at 2300 rpm) 73.76 lb. ft (at 2300 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

23

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3 l 3.18 US qt
2.64 UK qt

Coolant

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3985 mm 156.89 in

Width

1665 mm 65.55 in

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in

Wheelbase

2475 mm 97.44 in

Front track

1413 mm 55.63 in

Rear (Back) track

1408 mm 55.43 in

Front overhang

810 mm 31.89 in

Rear overhang

700 mm 27.56 in

Ride height

120 mm 4.72 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Elastic beam

Tire size

- Front

155/65 R13

Wheel rims

5J x 13

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

920 kg 2028.3 lbs

Max. weight

1430 kg 3152.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

345 l 12.18 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1145 l 40.44 cu ft

- Max. roof load

510 kg 1124.4 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

850 kg 1873.9 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

480 kg 1058.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Golf II (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp) Automatic is made in 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987