Volkswagen Top Speed

Golf ii (5-door, facelift 1987)

151.00 km/h

or 93.83 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 1.3 (55 Hp) 4MT
Start of production 1987 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg32.47 UK mpg11.49 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg47.88 UK mpg16.95 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 15.9 sec
Maximum speed 151 km/h 93.83 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.5 kg/Hp, 60.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.4 kg/Nm, 106.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 43.2 Hp/l
Torque 97 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 71.54 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code NZ
Engine displacement 1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 910 kg 2006.21 lbs.
Max. weight 1370 kg 3020.33 lbs.
Max load 460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 330 l 11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1145 l 40.44 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3985-4040 mm 156.89 - 159.06 in.
Width 1665 mm 65.55 in.
Height 1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2475 mm 97.44 in.
Front track 1427 mm 56.18 in.
Rear (Back) track 1422 mm 55.98 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.5 m 34.45 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Elastic beam
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 155/65 R13
Wheel rims size5J x 13