| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Generation | Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) |
| Type (Engine) | 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro |
| Start of production | 1988 year |
| End of production | 1991 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg 24.1 UK mpg 8.5 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg 41.5 UK mpg 14.7 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h 111.85 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.1 kg/Hp, 90.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.6 kg/Nm, 131.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 98 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 55 Hp/l |
| Torque | 143 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 105.47 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | 1P |
| Engine displacement | 1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 81 mm 3.19 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 86.4 mm 3.4 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1085 kg 2392.02 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1570 kg 3461.26 lbs. |
| Max load | 485 kg 1069.24 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 230 l 8.12 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1030 l 36.37 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 560 kg 1234.59 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3985 mm 156.89 in. |
| Width | 1665-1680 mm 65.55 – 66.14 in. |
| Height | 1415 mm 55.71 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2475 mm 97.44 in. |
| Front track | 1427 mm 56.18 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1432 mm 56.38 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.34 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.5 m 34.45 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13; 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 13; 6J x 14 |
| What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)? | Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1988 Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro? | 180 km/h | 111.85 mph 0-100 km/h: 11.3 sec 0-60 mph: 10.7 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1988 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro? | 98 Hp, 143 Nm 105.47 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1988 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro? | 1.8 l 1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1988 Volkswagen 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) Hatchback 1988 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro? | All wheel drive (4×4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 3985 mm 156.89 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 1665-1680 mm 65.55 – 66.14 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro? | 1085 kg 2392.02 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro? | 1570 kg 3461.26 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1988 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 230 – 1030 l 8.12 – 36.37 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro? | 5, manual transmission |
