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Volkswagen Golf GTi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf GTi
Year1986
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power138.90 PS (102 kW or 137 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque169 Nm (17.2 kgf-m or 124.7 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
0-50 miles5.7 seconds
0-60 miles7.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1531 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Cargo space347 litres (92 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight907 kg (1,999.6 pounds)
Overall length3990 mm (157.1 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2480 mm (97.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)
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