Volkswagen1985 Golf GTI 16v Specs

1985 (Mk2) Volkswagen Golf GTI 16v Specs & Performance

1985 - 1988 (Mk2)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

129 mph

8.5 seconds

137 hp

28.6 mpg

3 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,116 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
129 mph
0-62 mph
8.5 seconds
0-60 mph
8.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
15.45 lb/hp
Power
137 hp
Torque
124 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
28.6 mpg
Total Range
416 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.8 Liter
108.7 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
137 hp @ 6,100 RPM
139 ps @ 6,100 RPM
Peak Torque
124 lb·ft @ 4,600 RPM
168 N·m @ 4,600 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.189 x 3.402 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.26 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
34 hp
Cylinder Volume
27.2 in3
BMEP
171.9 PSI
11.8 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Tyre Sizes
185/60R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3
Seat Count
5
Curb Weight
2,116 lbs
Gross Weight
3,153 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,037 lbs
Length
156.1 in
Width
66.1 in
Height
54.9 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
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2.9

Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating2.4
Practicality Rating1.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality

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