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1988 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro

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

1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal
12.1 UK gal

Engine displacement

1781 cm³ 108.68 cu. In.

Power

98 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

143 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 105.47 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1105 kg 2436.1 lbs

Length

3985 mm 156.89 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

11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg
24.14 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

11.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.7 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.34

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

1P

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1781 cm³ 108.68 cu. In.

Power

98 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

143 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 105.47 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

Coolant

6.3 l 6.68 US qt
5.54 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3985 mm 156.89 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

1432 mm 56.38 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

175/70 R13; 185/60 R14

Wheel rims

5.5J x 13; 6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1105 kg 2436.1 lbs

Max. weight

1570 kg 3461.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

230 l 8.12 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1030 l 36.37 cu ft

- Max. roof load

465 kg 1025.1 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1500 kg 3306.9 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

560 kg 1234.6 lbs

Max. towbar download

75 kg 165.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
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