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1987 1.6 TD (70 Hp)

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 TD (70 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1987

End of production

1991

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

70 hp (at 4500 rpm)

Torque

133 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 98.1 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

160 km/h 99 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

985 kg 2171.6 lbs

Length

3985 - 4040 mm 156.89 - 159.06 in

Width

1665 - 1680 mm 65.55 - 66.14 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5.5J x 13; 6J x 14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

6.3 l/100 km 37.33 US mpg
44.84 UK mpg

- Extra urban

4.3 l/100 km 54.7 US mpg
65.69 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

160 km/h 99 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

14.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

13.8 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.34

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

JR

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

Turbocharger

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

70 hp (at 4500 rpm)

Torque

133 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 98.1 lb. ft (at 2500 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

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

Coolant

6.3 l 6.68 US qt
5.54 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3985 - 4040 mm 156.89 - 159.06 in

Width

1665 - 1680 mm 65.55 - 66.14 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

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Elastic beam

Tire size

- Front

175/70 R13; 185/60 R14

Wheel rims

5.5J x 13; 6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

985 kg 2171.6 lbs

Max. weight

1465 kg 3229.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

330 l 11.65 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1145 l 40.44 cu ft

- Max. roof load

480 kg 1058.2 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1000 kg 2204.6 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

490 kg 1080.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) is made in 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991