Volkswagen1990 Golf Turbodiesel 1.6 Specs

1990 (Mk2) Volkswagen Golf Turbodiesel 1.6 Specs & Performance

1990, 1991 (Mk2)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo

105 mph

13.2 seconds

79 hp

42 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

12.2 ft3
lb
2,116 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
105 mph
0-62 mph
13.2 seconds
0-60 mph
12.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
26.79 lb/hp
Power
79 hp
Torque
112 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
42 mpg
Total Range
609 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
96.9 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
79 hp @ 4,500 RPM
80 ps @ 4,500 RPM
Peak Torque
112 lb·ft @ 2,300 RPM
152 N·m @ 2,300 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
0.82 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
20 hp
Cylinder Volume
24.2 in3
BMEP
174.5 PSI
12 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
175/70R13 T
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3-5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
12.2 ft3
Curb Weight
2,116 lbs
Gross Weight
3,230 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,114 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,080-2,205 lbs
Length
156.1 in
Width
65.6 in
Height
55.7 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Front Track
56.2 in
Rear Track
56 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.5

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2.7
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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