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Volkswagen Golf 1.6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.6
Year1983
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque129 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.2 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0862 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight870 kg (1,918.0 pounds)
Overall length3990 mm (157.1 inches)
Overall width1670 mm (65.7 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2480 mm (97.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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