Volkswagen Golf Mk2

Volkswagen Golf Mk2 (19E)
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
ProductionSeptember 1983–1992
1985–1992 (Yugoslavia)
6.3 million units[1]
Assembly
  • Germany: Wolfsburg
  • Germany: Zwickau (Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant
  • Belgium: Brussels)
  • Yugoslavia: Sarajevo (now Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • United States: New Stanton, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland Assembly)
  • Mexico: Puebla
  • South Africa: Uitenhage
  • Austria: Graz (Golf Country only)
DesignerHerbert Schäfer
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style3-door hatchback,
5-door hatchback
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group A2 platform
RelatedVolkswagen Jetta
SEAT Toledo Mk1 (1G)
Powertrain
Engine
  • petrol:
  • 1.05 L EA111 I4
  • 1.3 L EA111 I4
  • 1.6 L EA827 I4
  • 1.8 L EA827 8V/16V I4
  • 1.8 L EA827 SC I4
  • 2.0 L EA827 16V I4
  • diesel:
  • 1.6 L EA827 I4
  • 1.6 L EA827 turbo I4
  • Electric motor
Transmission4-speed manual
5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,470 mm (97.2 in)
Length3,985 mm (156.9 in)−4,054 mm (159.6 in)
Width1,665–1,700 mm (65.6–66.9 in)
Height1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight725–1,245 kilograms (1,598–2,745 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Golf Mk1
SuccessorVolkswagen Golf Mk3

The Volkswagen Golf Mk2 is the second generation of the compact car Volkswagen Golf. It was made from 1983[2] to 1992.[2]

Models

From 1984[2][3] to 1992,[2][3] Volkswagen made a sports model called the Golf GTI.[3]

From 1988[2] to 1992, Volkswagen made a sports model called the Rallye Golf.[4][5]

From 1988[6] to 1991, Volkswagen made a sports model called the Golf G60 Limited.[7]

From 1990[2] to 1991,[8][2] Volkswagen made a off-roading model called the Golf Country.[8][9]

From 1984[10] to 1985,[10] Volkswagen made a electric model called the Golf Mk2 citySTROMer.[10][11][12]

In North America, Volkswagen made the Golf from 1985[13] to 1992,[13] The Rabbit name was dropped and was replaced with Golf.[13]

In Mexico from Volkswagen made the Golf from 1983 to 1992. In 1983, The Caribe name was dropped and was replaced with Golf.

Engines

Engine designation Production Displacement Engine code (family) Power Torque Compression ratio
1.0[14] 1984–1985 1,043 cc (63.6 cu in) GN (EA111) 45 PS (33 kW; 44 hp) at 5,500 rpm 74 N⋅m (55 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm 9.5:1
1.0 1985–1987 1,043 cc (63.6 cu in) HZ (EA111) 50 PS (37 kW; 49 hp) at 5,900 rpm 76 N⋅m (56 lb⋅ft) at 2,800 rpm
1.3[15] 1983–1987 1,272 cc (77.6 cu in) HK/MH (EA111) 50 PS (37 kW; 49 hp) at 5,200 rpm 76 N⋅m (56 lb⋅ft) at 2,800 rpm 9.5:1
1.3[16] 1987–1992 1,272 cc (77.6 cu in) NZ/2G (EA111) 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) at 5,000 rpm 95 N⋅m (70 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm 9.5:1
1.6[17] 1983–1991 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) EZ (EA827) 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,000 rpm 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 2,500 rpm 9.0:1
1.6[18] 1986–1990 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) RF (EA827) 72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp) at 5,200 rpm 120 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft) at 2,700 rpm 9.0:1
1.8[19] 1983–1991 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) GU (EA827) 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5,200 rpm 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 3,300 rpm 10.0:1
1.8 G60[20] 1988–1991 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) PG (G60) 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 5,600 rpm 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm 8.0:1
1.8 G60 Limited[21] 1990 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) 3G (G60) 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) at 6,500 rpm 252 N⋅m (186 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm
1.8 GTI[22] 1983–1992 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) EV/PB (EA827) 112 PS (82 kW; 110 hp) at 5,500 rpm 153 N⋅m (113 lb⋅ft) at 3,100 rpm 10.0:1
1.8 GTI 16v[23] 1986–1991 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) KR (EA827) 139 PS (102 kW; 137 hp) at 6,100 rpm 168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) at 4,600 rpm 10.0:1
1.8 Rallye[21] 1988–1989 1,763 cc (107.6 cu in) 1H (G60) 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 5,800 rpm 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm 8.0:1
1.8 Syncro[24] 1986–1989 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) RP (EA827) 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5,250 rpm 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm 9.0:1
1.6 Diesel[25] 1983–1991 1,588 cc (96.9 cu in) JP (EA827) 54 PS (40 kW; 53 hp) at 4,800 rpm 100 N⋅m (74 lb⋅ft) at 2,300 rpm 23.5:1
1.6 Turbo Diesel[26] 1983–1991 1,588 cc (96.9 cu in) JR (EA827) 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) at 4,500 rpm 133 N⋅m (98 lb⋅ft) at 2,600 rpm 23.0:1
1.6 Turbo Diesel Cat.[27] 1989–1992 1,588 cc (96.9 cu in) SB (EA827) 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) at 4,500 rpm 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) at 2,300 rpm 23.0:1
North American market[28]
1.8 1985–1987 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) GX 85 hp (63 kW; 86 PS) at 5,250 rpm 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm 9.0:1
1.8 (Canada, leaded) 1985–1989 MZ 90 hp (67 kW; 91 PS) at 5,500 rpm 133 N⋅m (98 lb⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm 9.0:1
1.8 GTI 1985–1991 HT 100 hp (75 kW; 101 PS) at 5,500 rpm 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm 10.0:1
1.8 GTI 1985–1991 RD 102 hp (76 kW; 103 PS) at 5,250 rpm 149 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm 9.0:1
1.8 1987–1992 RV 100 hp (75 kW; 101 PS) at 5,400 rpm 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm 10.0:1
1.8 1985–1991 PF 105 hp (78 kW; 106 PS) at 5,400 rpm 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm 10.0:1
1.8 16v 1986–1989 PL 123 hp (92 kW; 125 PS) at 5,800 rpm 163 N⋅m (120 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm 10.0:1
2.0 16v 1990–1992 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) 9A 134 hp (100 kW; 136 PS) at 5,800 rpm 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm 10.0:1
1.6 Diesel 1985–1992 1,588 cc (96.9 cu in) ME 52 hp (39 kW; 53 PS) at 4,800 rpm 96 N⋅m (71 lb⋅ft) at 2,500 rpm 23.0:1
  • 1987-89 Volkswagen Golf II 5-door (France)
  • VW Golf 5-door rear
  • VW Golf 3-door
  • 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 3-door (UK)
  • 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI 3-door (UK)
  • Rallye Golf
  • Volkswagen Golf Country
  • 1985-1986 Golf Diesel 5-door (US), with the early square headlights
  • 1988-89 Volkswagen Golf 3-Door (US)
  • 1990-1992 Volkswagen GTI 3-door (US)

References

  1. ↑ Bangemann, Christian; Jeske, Beate (2008). "Volkswagen Golf II". Auto Motor und Sport. No. 18. Stuttgart. p. 24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "COUNTDOWN TO THE NEW GOLF: GOLF MK II - A PERFECTED CONCEPT". VW Press. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "1975 – 2008: THE HISTORY OF THE GOLF GTI". VW Press. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "Mk II (1984 - 1992)" (PDF). VW Press. September 2016. p. 41. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  5. ↑ Haas, Al (23 October 1988). "From across the Atlantic, brand-new designs for '89". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 81. Retrieved 2 April 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Countdown to the new Golf: Golf Mk II – a perfected concept" (DOC). VW Press. 16 October 2019. p. 2. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  7. ↑ Chilton, Chris (5 July 2022). "This $100k Supercharged AWD Golf G60 Limited Is One Of Only 71". carscoops.com. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "#TBT - Volkswagen Golf Country". media.vw.com. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  9. ↑ KROK, ANDREW (28 October 2023). "This 1991 VW Golf Country, up for Sale on Bring a Trailer, Was ahead of Its Time". caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Elektromobil Volkswagen GOLF II citySTROMer" (in Czech). Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  11. ↑ "ELECTROMOBILITY" (PDF). vwpress.co.uk. September 2013. p. 9. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  12. ↑ Wakefield, Ernest Henry (1993). History of the Electric Automobile: Battery-Only Powered Cars. SAE International. p. 361. ISBN 978-0-7680-5791-1.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Volkswagen unveils big Golf to succeed Rabbit". The Vancouver Su. 17 January 1985. p. 53. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  14. ↑ "1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.05 (model since mid-year 1989 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". autoevolution. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  15. ↑ "1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.3 C (model since mid-year 1983 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  16. ↑ "1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.3 GL (model since mid-year 1987 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  17. ↑ "1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 GL (model since mid-year 1983 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  18. ↑ "1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 CL cat (model since mid-year 1986 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  19. ↑ "1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GL (model since mid-year 1983 for Europe ) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  20. ↑ "1990 Volkswagen Golf G60 technical specifications". Carfolio. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Catchpole, Henry (17 May 2013). "VW Golf R vs Golf Rallye". evo. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  22. ↑ "1983 Volkswagen Golf GTi (model since mid-year 1983 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  23. ↑ "1986 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16V (model since mid-year 1986 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  24. ↑ "1986 Volkswagen Golf Syncro cat (model since mid-year 1986 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  25. ↑ "1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Diesel automatic (model since mid-year 1983 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  26. ↑ "1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TD CL (model since mid-year 1983 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  27. ↑ "1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TD CL cat (model since mid-year 1989 for Europe) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  28. ↑ Bentley, Robert (1992). "Engine". Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Jetta Service Manual 1985 through 1992. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Bentley Publishers. p. 6. ISBN 978-0837616377.

Other websites

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Volkswagen Golf II.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Volkswagen Golf II GTI.
Preceded by
Volkswagen Golf Mk1 		Volkswagen Golf Mk2
1983–1992 		Succeeded by
Volkswagen Golf Mk3
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.