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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 C
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Golf 1.6 C |
| Year | 1983 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1593 ccm (97.20 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1593 ccm (97.20 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 71.00 PS (52 kW or 70 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 167.0 km/h (103.8 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 8.4 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0816 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors | 3 |
| Passenger space | 3940 litres (1,041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (413.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 870 kg (1,918.0 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3990 mm (157.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 1670 mm (65.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2480 mm (97.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
