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Volkswagen Golf Typ 17 (1974–1994) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 1.5 Automatic | 4 | 70 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.6 | 4 | 72 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.6 | 4 | 75 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.6 GTI | 5 | 110 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.8 | 5 | 112 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.8 | 5 | 90 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.8 | 5 | 95 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.8 | 5 | 98 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Volkswagen Golf Typ 17 overview
The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 17) is the 1st generation of the Golf, built from 1974 to 1994. It is offered as a Cabriolet with 15 engines (diesel, petrol), from 50 HP to 112 HP.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf have?
The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 17) has 50 HP to 112 HP, depending on the engine: 1.5 Ea827 (50 HP), 1.1 Ea111 (50 HP), 1.1 (50 HP), 1.1 Ea111 (52 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (54 HP), 1.3 Ea111 (60 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (70 HP), 1.5 Ea827 (70 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (72 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (95 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (98 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (110 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (112 HP).
What engines are available for the Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf is available with 15 engines: 1.5 Ea827 (50 HP, diesel), 1.1 Ea111 (50 HP, petrol), 1.1 (50 HP, petrol), 1.1 Ea111 (52 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (54 HP, diesel), 1.3 Ea111 (60 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (70 HP, diesel), 1.5 Ea827 (70 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (72 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (95 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (98 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (110 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (112 HP, petrol).
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio |
|---|---|
| Year | 1989–1994 |
| Platform | VW A Platform / A1 |
| Variant | 1.8 (98 Hp) |
| Body type | cabriolet |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
Power & torque
| Power | 98 HP |
|---|
Engine
| Engine code | 2H |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 4.0 L |
| Coolant | 6.3 L |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | 020 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | vw |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1989 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1994 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.