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Volkswagen Golf Typ 19E/1G1 (1983–1991) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 2 1983 - 1991 Typ 19E/1G1 Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf
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Volkswagen Golf Typ 19E/1G1 overview

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 19E/1G1) is the 2nd generation of the Golf, built from 1983 to 1991. It is offered as a Hatchback with 17 engines (petrol, diesel), from 45 HP to 160 HP. The 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 s, reaches a top speed of 216 km/h and is 4040 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf have?

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 19E/1G1) has 45 HP to 160 HP, depending on the engine: 1.0 Ea111 (45 HP), 1.0 Ea111 (50 HP), 1.6 Ea086 (54 HP), 1.3 Ea111 (55 HP), 1.6 Ea086 (60 HP), 1.6 Ea086 (70 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (70 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP), 1.6 Ea086 (80 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (84 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (98 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (107 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (112 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (129 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (139 HP), 1.8 G60 (160 HP).

What engines are available for the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is available with 17 engines: 1.0 Ea111 (45 HP, petrol), 1.0 Ea111 (50 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea086 (54 HP, diesel), 1.3 Ea111 (55 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea086 (60 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea086 (70 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea827 (70 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea086 (80 HP, diesel), 1.8 Ea827 (84 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (98 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (107 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (112 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (129 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (139 HP, petrol), 1.8 G60 (160 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is 4040 mm long, 1700 mm wide, 1405 mm tall, with a 2475 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 s and has a top speed of 216 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf II 5-door facelift
Year 1990–1991
Platform VW A Platform / A2
Variant 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp)
Body type hatchback
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 5

Power & torque

Power 160 HP
Power @ max rpm 5800 rpm
Torque 225 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 3800 rpm

Performance

Top speed 216 km/h
0–100 km/h 8.3 s
0–62 mph 8.3 s

Engine

Engine code PG
Displacement 1781 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 81.0 mm
Stroke 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.8
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration supercharger
Oil capacity 4.0 L
Coolant 5.5 L
Engine layout Front Transverse

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 mq250
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4040 mm
Width 1700 mm
Height 1405 mm
Wheelbase 2475 mm
Front track 1437 mm
Rear track 1432 mm
Boot space 330 – 1145 L
Turning circle 10.5 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1105 kg
Max weight 1530 kg
Max load 425 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel urban 12.1 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 6.9 L/100km
Fuel tank 55.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson Transverse Stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse Stabilizer Elastic Beam
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size 195/50 R15
Wheel rims 6.5J x 15
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 6.9 kg/Hp, 144.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 4.9 kg/Nm, 203.6 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 1990
End Of Production 1991

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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