Volkswagen1990 Golf Turbodiesel 1.6 Specs

1990 (Mk2) Volkswagen Golf Turbodiesel 1.6 Specifications & Performance

1990, 1991 (Mk2)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo

105 mph

13.2 seconds

79 BHP

50.4 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

345 L
kg
960 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
50.4 mpg
Total Range
609 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,588 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
79 BHP @ 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
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
50 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
20 BHP
Unitary Capacity
397 cc
BMEP
12 Bar
174.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

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
490-1,000 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
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.5

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2.7
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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Practicality
Luggage
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