Volkswagen1990 Golf Cabrio Specs

1990 (Mk1) Volkswagen Golf Cabrio Specifications & Performance

1990 - 1993 (Mk1)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

103 mph

11.2 seconds

97 BHP

35.8 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

220 L
kg
1,015 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
103 mph
0-62 mph
11.2 seconds
0-60 mph
10.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
96 BHP/Tonne
Power
97 BHP
Torque
105 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
35.8 mpg
Total Range
433 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,781 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
97 BHP @ 5,400 RPM
98 ps @ 5,400 RPM
Peak Torque
105 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
142 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Single-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
54 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
24 BHP
Unitary Capacity
445 cc
BMEP
10 Bar
145.3 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
175/70R13 S
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
220 L
Kerb Weight
1,015 kg
Gross Weight
1,375 kg
Maximum Payload
360 kg
Tow Capacity
500-1,200 kg
Length
3,890 mm
Width
1,640 mm
Height
1,395 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
Front Track
1,404 mm
Rear Track
1,372 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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3.1

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating2.4
Practicality Rating2.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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