Volkswagen1983 Golf Turbo Diesel 1.6 Specs

1983 (Mk2) Volkswagen Golf Turbo Diesel 1.6 Specs & Performance

1983 - 1990 (Mk2)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo

99 mph

14.5 seconds

69 hp

42.8 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,028 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
99 mph
0-62 mph
14.5 seconds
0-60 mph
14.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
29.39 lb/hp
Power
69 hp
Torque
98 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
42.8 mpg
Total Range
621 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
96.9 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
69 hp @ 4,500 RPM
70 ps @ 4,500 RPM
Peak Torque
98 lb·ft @ 2,600 RPM
133 N·m @ 2,600 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Diesel Indirect
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
23:1
Bore x Stroke
3.012 x 3.402 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.89:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.7 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
17 hp
Cylinder Volume
24.2 in3
BMEP
152.6 PSI
10.5 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Tyre Sizes
175/70R13 S
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3-5
Seat Count
5
Curb Weight
2,028 lbs
Gross Weight
3,153 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,125 lbs
Length
156.1 in
Width
65.6 in
Height
55.7 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.8
Practicality Rating1.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality

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