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Volkswagen Golf II 3 doors 1.6L TD 5MT FWD (70 HP)

Volkswagen Golf II 3 doors · 1983 - 1992 · Diesel

The Volkswagen Golf II 3 doors 1.6L TD 5MT FWD (70 HP) produces 69 hp and 133 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.5 seconds and reaches 160 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 5.5 l/100 km, equal to 146 g CO2 per km.

Power
69 hp
Torque
133 Nm
0–100
14.5 s
Top speed
160 km/h

Engine

Power 69 hp
Power (kW) 51 kW
Torque 133 Nm
Displacement 1,588 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Indirect Injection
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 55 l

Performance

Top speed 160 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 14.5 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 5.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 146 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 3,980 mm
Width 1,661 mm
Height 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,479 mm
Ground clearance 124 mm
Cargo volume 345 l
Unladen weight 865 kg
Gross weight limit 1,430 kg
Tyre size 155/65 R13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Golf II 3 doors 1.6L TD 5MT FWD (70 HP) compared with 978 trims of other cars from the 1980–1986 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 69 hp 119 hp
better than 17%
Torque 133 Nm 180 Nm
better than 29%
Top speed 160 km/h 182 km/h
better than 23%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 14.5 s 12.5 s
better than 25%
Combined consumption 5.5 l/100 km 8.8 l/100 km
better than 97%
CO2 emissions 146 g/km 202 g/km
better than 93%
Cargo volume 345 l 455 l
better than 27%
Unladen weight 865 kg 1,149 kg
better than 85%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf II 3 doors

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf II 3 doors
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP) Petrol 45 hp 95 Nm 21.9 s 137 km/h 6.9 l/100 km 164 g/km
1.3L 4MT FWD (55 HP) Petrol 54 hp 96 Nm 16.7 s 151 km/h 7.1 l/100 km 164 g/km
1.6L D 4MT FWD (54 HP) Diesel 54 hp 100 Nm 18.7 s 148 km/h 6.0 l/100 km 159 g/km
1.6L 5MT FWD (69 HP) Petrol 69 hp 118 Nm 14.1 s 162 km/h 7.7 l/100 km 183 g/km
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 125 Nm 13.0 s 167 km/h 7.5 l/100 km 179 g/km
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (80 HP) Diesel 80 hp 155 Nm 13.2 s 169 km/h 5.6 l/100 km 148 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) Petrol 90 hp 145 Nm 10.8 s 178 km/h 7.2 l/100 km 171 g/km