Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 (gen 2)

Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 has been produced from October, 1986 to January, 1989. It has petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 72 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 120 Nm (Newton metres) on 2700 revolutions per minute.

Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 164 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 AT) available, which users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 1986

Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 1.6
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1986. October ... 1989. January 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 72 HP ON 5200 RPM Torque: 120 NM ON 2700 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 164 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.98m (length) 1.66m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters
Seats: 5 seats

All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1986 - 1992] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.3

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.3 Petrol 54 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.6 Jan 1989 — Jul 1992

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 69 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.6 Jan 1989 — Jul 1992 1.6 Petrol 69 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Oct 1986 — Jan 1989 1.6 Petrol 72 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Oct 1986 — Jan 1989 1.6 Petrol 72 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Oct 1986 — Jan 1989 1.6 Petrol 72 HP - Automatic Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Diesel

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.6 Diesel 54 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Diesel

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.6 Diesel 54 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.6 KAT-Diesel Oct 1989 — Jul 1992 1.6 Diesel 60 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Turbo Diesel Oct 1986 — Oct 1990

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 69 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.6 Turbo Diesel Oct 1989 — Jul 1992

Most powerfull diesel version (80 HP)

1.6 Diesel 80 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Oct 1986 — Jan 1989 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Jan 1989 — Oct 1991 1.8 Petrol 98 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 GTI 1.8 Petrol 107 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 GTI 16V 1.8 Petrol 129 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1990 1.8 GTI G60 Oct 1990 — Oct 1991

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds

1.8 Petrol 160 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 reviews
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