| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Generation | Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) |
| Type (Engine) | 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1987 year |
| End of production | 1991 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 11.3 l/100 km 20.8 US mpg 25 UK mpg 8.8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg 40.9 UK mpg 14.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 8.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h 124.27 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.8 kg/Hp, 127.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6 kg/Nm, 166.3 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 129 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 72.4 Hp/l |
| Torque | 168 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 123.91 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | PL |
| 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 | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| 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 | 1010 kg 2226.67 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1465 kg 3229.77 lbs. |
| Max load | 455 kg 1003.1 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 330 l 11.65 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1145 l 40.44 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 510 kg 1124.36 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4040 mm 159.06 in. |
| Width | 1680 mm 66.14 in. |
| Height | 1405 mm 55.31 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2475 mm 97.44 in. |
| Front track | 1427 mm 56.18 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1422 mm 55.98 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 of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Elastic beam |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14; 195/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 14; 6.5J x 15 |
| What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)? | Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1987 Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp)? | 200 km/h | 124.27 mph 0-100 km/h: 9 sec 0-60 mph: 8.6 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1987 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp)? | 129 Hp, 168 Nm 123.91 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1987 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp)? | 1.8 l 1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1987 Volkswagen 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) Hatchback 1987 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp)? | Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1987 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 4040 mm 159.06 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1987 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 1680 mm 66.14 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1987 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp)? | 1010 kg 2226.67 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1987 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp)? | 1465 kg 3229.77 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1987 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 330 – 1145 l 11.65 – 40.44 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1987 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
