| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Generation | Golf II (3-door) |
| Type (Engine) | 1.6 TD (70 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1983 year |
| End of production | 1987 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg 46.3 UK mpg 16.4 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 4.3 l/100 km 54.7 US mpg 65.7 UK mpg 23.3 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 14.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 14.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 13.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h 99.42 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 13.1 kg/Hp, 76.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.9 kg/Nm, 144.6 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 70 Hp @ 4500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 44.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 133 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 98.1 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | JR |
| Engine displacement | 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 76.5 mm 3.01 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 86.4 mm 3.4 in. |
| Compression ratio | 23:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 920 kg 2028.25 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1430 kg 3152.61 lbs. |
| Max load | 510 kg 1124.36 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 345 l 12.18 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%) | 1000 kg 2204.62 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 490 kg 1080.27 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 | 1422 mm 55.98 in. |
| Front overhang | 810 mm 31.89 in. |
| Rear overhang | 700 mm 27.56 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 | Elastic beam |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 13 |
| What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf II (3-door)? | Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1983 Golf II (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)? | 160 km/h | 99.42 mph 0-100 km/h: 14.5 sec 0-60 mph: 13.8 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983 1.6 TD (70 Hp)? | 70 Hp, 133 Nm 98.1 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1983 1.6 TD (70 Hp)? | 1.6 l 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1983 Volkswagen 1.6 TD (70 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) Hatchback 1983 1.6 TD (70 Hp)? | Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1983 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 3985 mm 156.89 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1983 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 1665-1680 mm 65.55 – 66.14 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)? | 920 kg 2028.25 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)? | 1430 kg 3152.61 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1983 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 345 – 1145 l 12.18 – 40.44 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1983 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
