Volkswagen1985 Golf GTI 16v Specs

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

1985 - 1988 (Mk2)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

129 mph

8.5 seconds

137 BHP

34.4 mpg

3 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
960 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
34.4 mpg
Total Range
416 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,781 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
137 BHP @ 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
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 86.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
77 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
34 BHP
Unitary Capacity
445 cc
BMEP
11.8 Bar
171.9 PSI

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 Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
5
Kerb Weight
960 kg
Gross Weight
1,430 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
Length
3,965 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
1,395 mm
Wheelbase
2,475 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.9

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

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality

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