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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Automatic

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 77.40 mm 3.19 in × 3.05 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1595 cc (97.333 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium alloy block; alumini
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.30:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 8.60 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 12.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.40 s
Standing km 34.60 s
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.2/6.2/8.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 192.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 86.58 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1166 kPa (169.1 psi)
Specific torque 92.79 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 398.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2511 mm
wheelbase 98.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4149 mm
Length (inches) 163.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1735 mm
Width (inches) 68.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1444 mm
Height (inches) 56.9 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1155 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2546 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area 2.10 m2
Cx 0.65

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.90 m
Tyres 195/65 R 15 H
Wheels 6J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 256 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1997 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Automatic PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1997

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