Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Hatchback
Doors
3
Drivetrain
Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type
Automatic transmission
Engine type
Diesel
Power (KW / HP)
40 / 54
Displacement (ccm)
1588
Fuel type
Diesel

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GENERAL Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983
Brand Volkswagen
Range Golf
Generation II
Model series Golf (II) (1983 - 1987)
Engine version Golf 1.6 D
Engine subversion GL Automatic
Car body type Hatchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 3
Engine type Diesel
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Model launch date 08.1983
Model end date 08.1987
PERFORMANCE Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983
Maximum power (kW) 40
Maximum power (HP) 54
Acceleration (s) 22,9
Top speed (km/h) 143
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983
Fuel type Diesel
Gas / fuel tank size 55,0 l
Fuel consumption city 6,9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 5,3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 7,5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 6,6 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983
Torque 100
Number of gears 3
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1588
Power / torque 40 kW (54 HP) / 100 Nm
Power (KW) 40
Power (HP) 54
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1588 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 4800 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 2300 RPM
TRANSMISSION Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Number of gears 3
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983
Length (mm) 3985
Width (mm) 1665
Height (mm) 1415
Wheelbase (mm) 2475
Ground clearance (mm) 120 mm
Turning circle (m) 10,5 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 345
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 925
Gross weight (kg) 1430
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 505
Roof load capacity 75 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 850 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 480 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983
Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3
Number of seats (normal) 5
Foldable rear bench Series (included)
Power steering Optional (extra charge)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 175/70R13S
EQUIPMENT Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Central locking system Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL Automatic 1983
Paint warranty 3 years
Rust warranty 6 years

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