Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.6
Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.6 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.6 has been produced from January, 1997 to February, 1998. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 140 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Golf 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.6 fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100km (12.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 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 safety
During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got two stars.

Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.6 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1997. January ... 1998. February | ||
Engine: | 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 100 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 140 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 185 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 (combined) 11.1 (urban) 6.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres (15.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.34m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1425 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1615 kg |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.6 engine AHL
Engine displacement | 1595 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 77.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 90,000 km |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.6 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 5.6 litres (5.9 quarts) |
Power | 100 HP ON 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 - 145 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1996 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Polo |
All Volkswagen Golf estate car [1993 - 1999] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1997 Variant 1.6 Jan 1997 — Feb 1998 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 75 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Variant 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Aug 1995 — Jun 1999 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.9 Diesel
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Variant 1.9 SDI
Jun 1995 — Jun 1999 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.9 TD | 1.9 Diesel | 75 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.9 TDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Jun 1999 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI
Aug 1996 — Jun 1999 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI
Aug 1996 — Jun 1999 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.0 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro 4x4
Aug 1995 — Jan 1997 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds |
2.9 Petrol | 190 HP | 10.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |