Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 (gen 2)
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 has been produced from September, 1983 to October, 1986. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 125 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 167 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 8.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100 km, which is 25% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1983. September ... 1986. October | ||
| Engine: | 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 75 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 125 NM ON 2500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 167 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 (combined) 8.7 (urban) 5.8 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km (25 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 | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1145 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1400 kg | ||
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All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1983 - 1987] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.3
Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.3 Petrol | 55 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic |
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Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 Diesel
Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 Diesel Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 | 1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Automatic |
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Volkswagen Golf 1984 1.6 Turbo Diesel
Jan 1984 — Oct 1986 Most powerfull diesel version (70 HP) |
1.6 Diesel | 70 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1984 1.8 Apr 1984 — Oct 1986 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Automatic |
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Volkswagen Golf 1985 1.8
Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds |
1.8 Petrol | 112 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |