Volkswagen Golf GTI 16v - Specifications (1985-1988)

VolkswagenGolf (1983-1991)Specs1985 (Mk2) Volkswagen Golf GTI 16v Specifications & Performance

1985 - 1988 (Mk2)

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Tech Specs Summary

1.8 L Inline 4129 mph8.5 seconds137 BHP34.4 mpg3 Doors5 Seatsunavailablekg960 kgFront - FWDJump To:PerformancePetrol EngineDrivetrain & ChassisDimensions & PracticalityRankingsvs RivalsSimilar Cars SuccessorOther Golf (1983-1991) Variants

Performance

PerformanceTop Speed129 mph0-62 mph8.5 seconds0-60 mph8.2 secondsPower-to-Weight143 BHP/TonnePower137 BHPTorque124 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel EconomyCombined34.4 mpgTotal Range416 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol EngineDisplacement1.8 Litre1,781 ccConfigurationInline 4AspirationNaturalPeak Power137 BHP @ 6,100 RPM139 ps @ 6,100 RPMPeak Torque124 lb·ft @ 4,600 RPM168 N·m @ 4,600 RPMValvetrainDOHCValves/Cylinder4 (16v Total)Fuel InjectionMulti-pointPositionFront EngineOrientationTransversalFuelPetrolFuel Tank Capacity55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine SpecsCompression Ratio10:1Bore x Stroke81 x 86.4 mmBore-Stroke Ratio0.94:1Under-SquareSpecific Output77 BHP/LPower/Cylinder34 BHPUnitary Capacity445 ccBMEP11.8 Bar171.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & ChassisDriven WheelsFWDFront-wheel DriveTyre Sizes185/60R14Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutRear SuspensionTorsion Beam

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & PracticalityBody StyleCompact HatchbackDoors3Seats5Kerb Weight960 kgGross Weight1,430 kgMaximum Payload470 kgLength3,965 mmWidth1,680 mmHeight1,395 mmWheelbase2,475 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc£360 ★★★★★★★★★★2.9Performance Rating2.3Environment Rating2.4Practicality Rating1.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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1985 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16v Rankings

Top Power/Weight Volkswagens #102 / 1.5KBest 0-62 mph Volkswagens #289 / 1.5K80s Fastest Accelerating #365 / 2.6KFastest Volkswagens #438 / 1.5K80s Fastest #445 / 2.6KTop BHP/L Volkswagens #488 / 1.5K80s Most Powerful #594 / 2.6KTop BHP Volkswagens #655 / 1.5KQuickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #865 / 4.9KTop lb·ft Volkswagens #1,027 / 1.5KFastest Hatchbacks #1,035 / 4.9KBest MPG Volkswagens #1,117 / 1.5KMost Powerful Hatchbacks #1,293 / 4.9KBest MPG Hatchbacks #4,041 / 4.9KBest MPG Petrol #6,047 / 14KQuickest 0-62 mph #8,314 / 22.3KFastest #9,794 / 22.3KMost Powerful #12,615 / 22.3KBest MPG #13,394 / 22.3K Last updated 22 December 2023 Hide Permanently Remove (It's Free!) - Sign In Advanced