Volkswagen Golf (1980 - 1993)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
VW Golf
Generation
17
Production years
1980 - 1993
Generation name
17
17.0
Avg
312.0
Higher is better
Doors
3
3

Dimensions

Length
3815 mm
3,686.0
Avg
4,374.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2,300.0
Avg
2,686.0
Higher is better
Width
1610 mm
1,610.0
Avg
1,860.0
Higher is better
Height
1410 mm
1,410.0
Avg
1,635.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
9.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
320 l
225.0
Avg
422.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
870 l
870.0
Avg
1,339.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to windows)
572 l
572.0
Avg
768.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
3
3

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
140 - 158 km/h
140.0
Avg
213.0
Higher is better
Torque
77 - 130 Nm
77.0
Avg
205.0
Higher is better
Power
37 - 51 kW
37.0
Avg
96.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1093 - 1588 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,498.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 - 16 s
9.0
Avg
16.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
40 l
35.0
Avg
52.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
750 - 870 kg
750.0
Avg
1,332.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
50 kg
50.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
800 - 1000 kg
800.0
Avg
1,400.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
400 kg
400.0
Avg
660.0
Higher is better

Engines (Golf)

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Regular Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.1
Engine & Power
Power
37 kW / 50 HP
Capacity
1.1L (1,093 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 s
Max. speed
140 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
77 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.1 C Formel E
Engine & Power
Power
37 kW / 50 HP
Capacity
1.1L (1,093 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 s
Max. speed
144 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
80 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3300 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.6 D
Engine & Power
Power
40 kW / 54 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,588 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 s
Max. speed
143 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
98 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2300 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
AUT FWD
1.6 D C -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
40 kW / 54 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,588 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Torque & RPM
Torque
98 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2300 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.3 S
Engine & Power
Power
44 kW / 60 HP
Capacity
1.3L (1,272 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
150 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
93 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.6 GTD
Engine & Power
Power
51 kW / 69 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,588 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
155 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
130 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2600 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.5 S
Engine & Power
Power
51 kW / 69 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,457 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
158 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
108 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Regular Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.5 LS Automatik
Engine & Power
Power
51 kW / 69 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,457 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
153 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
108 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
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Volkswagen Golf generations

Body type
Golf I
1974 - 1978
Length3705 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3705 mm
Body type
Golf I (1. Facelift)
1978 - 1987
Length3815 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3815 mm (+110 mm)
Body type
Golf Golf I (2. Facelift)
1980 - 1993
Length3815 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3815 mm
Body type
Golf Golf II
1983 - 1987
Length3985 mm
Height1415 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Length3985 mm (+170 mm)
Body type
Golf Golf II (1. Facelift)
1987 - 1992
Length3985 mm
Height1415 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Length3985 mm
Body type
Golf Golf III
1991 - 1999
Length4020 mm
Height1425 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Length4020 mm (+35 mm)
Body type
Golf Golf IV
1997 - 2006
Length4149 mm
Height1444 mm
Wheelbase2511 mm
Length4149 mm (+129 mm)
Golf Golf V
2003 - 2009
Length4204 mm
Height1485 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4204 mm (+55 mm)
Golf Golf VI
2008 - 2016
Length4534 mm
Height1504 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4534 mm (+330 mm)
Golf Golf VII
2012 - 2017
Length4338 mm
Height1578 mm
Wheelbase2670 mm
Length4338 mm (-196 mm)
Golf Golf VII (1. Facelift)
2017 - 2020
Length4258 mm
Height1492 mm
Wheelbase2620 mm
Length4258 mm (-80 mm)
Golf VIII
2019 - 2024
Length4284 mm
Height1491 mm
Wheelbase2619 mm
Length4284 mm (+26 mm)
Golf Golf VIII (1. Facelift)
2024 - Now
Length4282 mm
Height1483 mm
Wheelbase2620 mm
Length4282 mm (-2 mm)
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1974
1974
I was introduced.
1978
1978
I (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced I.
1980
1980
Golf I (2. Facelift) was introduced.
1983
1983
Golf II was introduced.
1987
1987
Golf II (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Golf II.
1991
1991
Golf III was introduced.
1992
1992
Golf III was introduced.
1993
1993
Golf III was introduced.
1997
1997
Golf IV was introduced.
1999
1999
Golf IV was introduced.
2003
2003
Golf V was introduced.
2006
2006
Golf V was introduced.
2008
2008
Golf VI was introduced.
2009
2009
Golf VI was introduced.
2012
2012
Golf VII was introduced.
2016
2016
Golf VII was introduced.
2017
2017
Golf VII (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Golf VII.
2019
2019
VIII was introduced.
2020
2020
VIII was introduced.
2024
2024
Golf VIII (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced VIII.

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