Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro (gen 2)

Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro has been produced from October, 1986 to October, 1988. It has petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5250 rpm and torque 137 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.

Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. Instead of a center differential, a viscous coupling is installed with a freewheel mechanism to disengage the driven axle during braking. Under normal driving conditions, 95% of the torque is transferred to the front axle. If slippage occurs, the coupling locks and up to nearly 100% of the torque is automatically transferred to the rear axle. If one front and one rear wheel lose traction, the car will not move.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Volkswagen Golf versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 MT), and with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 AT) available:
  • Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 11.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 8.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 7.9 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.7 seconds later (in 13.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.7 litres per 100 km or 22 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Golf 1986

Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1986. October ... 1988. October 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 90 HP ON 5250 RPM Torque: 137 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 175 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined)
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
Gross weight: 1500 kg

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 - Automatic Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Diesel Oct 1986 — Sep 1989

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 — Oct 1988 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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