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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 MT Specs — Second Generation

Bodywork behind the rear axle of this Golf can sit above a suspension turret or a spare wheel well, so its length alone sets no loading depth.

2 generation · Hatchback 3-door

1983–1992

1.6 MT

Diesel · Manual · FWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

151 km/h
Engine type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

Turbo
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

FWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

Not provided
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

1588 cm³
Engine location
Front, transverse
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

5
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

60 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

44 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

Not provided
Maximum power rpm
4500 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
110 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
2400 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

16.9 s
Engine power system
Not provided
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

2
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
Diesel
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
55 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
6.5 l
Average consumption
6.6 l
Fuel consumption highway
4.6 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
3
Number of seats
5
Width
1700 mm
Height
1415 mm
Length
4053 mm
Body type
Hatchback 3-door
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2475 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Hatchback
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1494 mm
Trunk volume max
1145 l
Trunk volume min
345 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1513 mm
Max weight
1465 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

960 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

160 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
Mk2
Vehicle class
C
Body designation
19E, 1G
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
1992-12-31
Start
1983-08-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Drum
Front brakes
Disc
Rear suspension
Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Engine and Transmission

Between firing strokes nothing pushes the crankshaft round, so the energy stored in its own spinning mass carries it through. That stored momentum is what the manual clutch grips when the driver re-engages a gear.

Drivetrain and Everyday Driving

A car following a curve keeps changing direction, and only friction at the four contact patches can turn it. On this front-wheel-drive layout the front tyres supply that cornering force while also handling the driving torque.

Body and Practicality

A long item must find one unbroken straight line, often diagonally from the three-door hatchback's tailgate towards a front footwell. Small parcels of equal total volume need no such line and settle around the wheel arches.