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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 Rallye (160 Hp) Syncro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 s, reaches a top speed of 209 km/h and is 4035 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 4035 mm long, 1700 mm wide, 1400 mm tall, with a 2480 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI G60 Rallye (160 Hp) Syncro goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 s and has a top speed of 209 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf II 3-door facelift
Year 1989–1991
Platform VW A Platform / A2
Variant 1.8 GTI G60 Rallye (160 Hp) Syncro
Body type hatchback
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 3

Power & torque

Power 160 HP
Power @ max rpm 5600 rpm
Torque 225 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 3800 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 4000 rpm

Performance

Top speed 209 km/h
0–100 km/h 8.6 s
0–62 mph 8.6 s

Engine

Engine code 1H
Displacement 1763 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 80.6 mm
Stroke 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 8
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Supercharger Intercooler
Valvetrain sohc
Oil capacity 4.0 L
Coolant 5.5 L
Engine layout Front Transverse

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Permanently And The Rear Wheels Are Driven Through An Electrically Or Mechanically Operated Clutch If Necessary
Gearbox type manual
Gears 5
Gearbox code 02a
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4035 mm
Width 1700 mm
Height 1400 mm
Wheelbase 2480 mm
Front track 1435 mm
Rear track 1437 mm
Boot space 230 – 1030 L
Turning circle 10.8 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1195 kg
Max weight 1640 kg
Max load 445 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel urban 12.5 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 7.1 L/100km
Fuel tank 55.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson Transverse Stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse Stabilizer Trailing Arm
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size 205/50 R15
Wheel rims 6J x 15
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 7.5 kg/Hp, 133.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.3 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 1989
End Of Production 1991

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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