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Volkswagen Golf
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Golf |
| Year | 1989 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1272 ccm (77.62 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 6.4 litres/100 km (36.75 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1272 ccm (77.62 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 54.00 PS (40 kW or 53 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 96.00 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 70.8 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-50 miles | 10.3 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0651 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors | 3 |
| Passenger space | 3940 litres (1,041 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 330 litres (87 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (413.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 830 kg (1,829.8 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 | 2340 mm (92.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| CO2 emissions | 138.0 g/km |
