1988 Volkswagen Golf

Vehicle Performance Data

0-62 MPH:
Top Speed:
Maximum Power: 54.00 PS (39.80 kW or 52.74 HP) at 52.749.800 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque: 96.00 Nm (9.75 kgf-m or 70.45 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Power Per Weight: 0.0651 PS/kg

Engine and Drive train Information

Engine: 1272 ccm (77.23 cubic inches)
Engine Type: in-line, 4-cyl
Engine Position: Front
Bore Stroke: 75.1 x 72.0 mm (2.99 x 2.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Compression: 9.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Cooling System Type: Liquid
Drive Type: Front
Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Braking

Front Brakes: Disks
Rear Brakes Type: Drums
Leg Room:
Front Tire:

Fuel and Economy

City Mileage:
Highway Mileage:
Mixed Fuel Mileage: 6.4 litres/100 km (36.57 miles per gallon)
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55.0 litres (14.46 gallons)
CO2 Emissions: 138.0 g/km

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight: 830 kg (1820.65 pounds)
Wheelbase: 2340 mm (91.64 inches)
Total Height: 1420 mm (55.62 inches)
Total Length: 3990 mm (156.31 inches)
Vehicle Width: 1670 mm (65.37 inches)
Car Towing Weight:
Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.07 inches)
Max Weight with Load:
Passenger Space: 3940 litres (1035.80 gallons)
Rear Tire:
Seats: 5
Cargo Space: 330 litres (86.57 gallons)

Body / Chassis

Car Category: Family cars
Chassis Type: Hatchback
Doors: 3
Turning Radius: 11 m (411.33 inches)
Aerodynamic Drag Coeficient:
Country of Origin: Germany