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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Diesel

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.50 mm × 86.40 mm 3.01 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1588 cc (96.906 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 23.00:1
Fuel system Bo diesel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 12.30 s
0-60 mph 17.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 148 km/h (92 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 58.7 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 791.3 kPa (114.8 psi)
Specific torque 62.97 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.89
Unitary capacity 397 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal D.
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2475 mm
wheelbase 97.4 in
Length (milimeters) 3985 mm
Length (inches) 156.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1660 mm
Width (inches) 65.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1410 mm
Height (inches) 55.5 in
L:W ratio 1.61
Ground clearance (milimeters) 125 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 920 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2028 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
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.88
Final drive ratio 3.94

General information

RAC rating 14.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Diesel PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1983

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