Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors

1983 – 1992 5 Doors · Hatchback Germany

With production running from 1983 to 1992, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors stayed on sale for 9 years. Five variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 54 to 90 hp. The lightest version weighs only 850 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.5 L/100 km. Against its predecessor (1974 – 1983), peak power rose from 69 to 90 hp, and minimum weight went up by 100 kg.

Body style5 Doors · Hatchback

Production1983 – 1992

Variants5

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power54 – 90 hp

0–100 km/h10.8 – 18.7 s

Top speed148 – 178 km/h

Fuel economy5.5 – 7.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.3L 4MT FWD (55 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	54 hp	16.7 s	151	4-Speed manual
1.6L D 5MT FWD (54 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	54 hp	18.7 s	148	4-Speed manual
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (69 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	69 hp	14.5 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	13.0 s	167	4-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	10.8 s	178	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 5200 RPM54 HP @ 5200 RPM54 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 71 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM96 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 93.8 mph (151 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155SR13

Dimensions

Length: 156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 164 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM100 Nm @ 2300 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 92 mph (148 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155SR13

Dimensions

Length: 156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width: 65.6 in (1666 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2008.4 lbs (911 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 51 KW @ 4500 RPM69 HP @ 4500 RPM68 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 98 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM133 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.7 in (2482 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2026 lbs (919 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 146 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM125 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 103.7 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 178 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM145 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70HR13

Dimensions

Length: 156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width: 65.6 in (1666 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2045.9 lbs (928 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 172 g/km

Length3,980 mm

Width1,610 – 1,666 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,479 – 2,482 mm

Curb weight850 – 928 kg

Torque96 – 145 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.