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Volkswagen Golf
General information | |
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Model | Volkswagen Golf |
Year | 1987 |
Category | Midsize family cars |
Rating | 57.3 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 | 56.5 PS (42 kW or 56 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 |
Bore x stroke | 75.0 x 72.0 mm (3.0 x 2.8 inches) |
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 | 0.0684 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 | |
CO2 emissions | 138.0 g/km |