Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8

Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.8 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 has been produced from November, 1993 to June, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 140 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 165 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. 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.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 3.5 seconds later (in 18.4 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.9 litres per 100 km or 24 % - 9.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 2.3 litres per 100 km or 31 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 1993

Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.8
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1993. November ... 1999. June 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 195 g/km
Power: 75 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 140 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 165 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 (combined) 11.1 (urban) 6.1 (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: 1650 kg

Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 engine AAM

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 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.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 75 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 140 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1990
Duration of production 34 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Vento

All Volkswagen Golf estate car [1993 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
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)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

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
Volkswagen Golf 1993 reviews
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