1990 (Mk2) Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1.6 Specifications & Performance
1990, 1991 (Mk2)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo
- 
- 94 mph
- 
- 16.9 seconds
- 
- 59 BHP
- 
- 47.9 mpg
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- 3-5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 345 L
- 
- 960 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 94 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 16.9 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 16.4 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 61 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 59 BHP
- Torque
- 81 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 47.9 mpg
- Total Range
- 579 Miles
Diesel Engine
- Displacement
- 1.6 Litre
- 1,588 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Peak Power
- 59 BHP @ 4,500 RPM
- 60 ps @ 4,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 81 lb·ft @ 2,400 RPM
- 110 N·m @ 2,400 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
- Compression Ratio
- 23:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 76.5 x 86.4 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.89:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 37 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 15 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 397 cc
- BMEP
- 8.7 Bar
- 126.3 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 155 x 13 S
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes
- Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Compact Hatchback
- Doors
- 3-5
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 345 L
- Kerb Weight
- 960 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,465 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 505 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 480-850 kg
- Length
- 3,965 mm
- Width
- 1,665 mm
- Height
- 1,415 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,475 mm
- Front Track
- 1,427 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,422 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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