Volkswagen1983 Golf Turbo Diesel 1.6 Specs

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

1983 - 1990 (Mk2)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo

99 mph

14.5 seconds

69 BHP

51.4 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
920 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
51.4 mpg
Total Range
621 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,588 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
69 BHP @ 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
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
23:1
Bore x Stroke
76.5 x 86.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.89:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
43 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
17 BHP
Unitary Capacity
397 cc
BMEP
10.5 Bar
152.6 PSI

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 Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3-5
Seats
5
Kerb Weight
920 kg
Gross Weight
1,430 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
Length
3,965 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,415 mm
Wheelbase
2,475 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.8
Practicality Rating1.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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