Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 1983 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Hatchback
Doors
5
Drivetrain
Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
66 / 90
Displacement (ccm)
1781
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 1983
Brand Volkswagen
Range Golf
Generation II
Model series Golf (II) (1983 - 1987)
Engine version Golf 1.8
Engine subversion Carat
Car body type Hatchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Model launch date 11.1983
Model end date 07.1986
PERFORMANCE Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 1983
Maximum power (kW) 66
Maximum power (HP) 90
Acceleration (s) 10,8
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 1983
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 55,0 l
Fuel consumption city 8,7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 5,5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 7,3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 7,2 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 1983
Torque 145
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Carburettor
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1781
Power / torque 66 kW (90 HP) / 145 Nm
Power (KW) 66
Power (HP) 90
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1781 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5200 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 3300 RPM
TRANSMISSION Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 1983
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 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) 900
Gross weight (kg) 1400
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 500
Roof load capacity 75 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1200 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 470 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 1983
Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 5
Number of seats (normal) 5
Foldable rear bench Series (included)
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 175/70R13H
EQUIPMENT Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 1983
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Series (included)
Window electric lifter (front) Series (included)
Window electric lifter (rear) Series (included)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Central locking system Series (included)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Series (included)
WARRANTY Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Carat 1983
Paint warranty 3 years
Rust warranty 6 years

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