Volkswagen Golf 1983 Turbo Diesel (gen 2)
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 diesel description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1983 Turbo Diesel has been produced from January, 1984 to October, 1986. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 70 horsepower on 4500 rpm and torque 133 Nm (Newton metres) on 2600 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 1983 Turbo Diesel has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1983 Turbo Diesel accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 160 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 1983 Turbo Diesel in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.5 litres per 100km (18.2 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1983 - 1987 version, fuel consumption in city - 6.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1000 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1260 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.
Volkswagen Golf 1983 Turbo Diesel technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf Turbo Diesel | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1984. January ... 1986. October | ||
| Engine: | 1588 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 70 HP ON 4500 RPM | Torque: | 133 NM ON 2600 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 (combined) 6.1 (urban) 4.3 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km (43.6 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: | 1430 kg | ||
All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1983 - 1987] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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) |