| VW Golf 1.6 Diesel |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1.588 cm³ (76,5 mm * 86,4 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 23 : 1 (Diesel) |
| Engine control | ohc |
| Valves | 2 per cylinder |
| Cooling | Liqiud, Pump circulation |
| Maximums Torque | 100 Nm at 2.300 rpm |
| Maximum Power | 40 kW (55 HP) at 4.800 rpm |
| Transmission | Manual four-speed |
| Drive train | Front engine, transversal,
Front wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.475 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.500 mm |
| Front suspension | Einzelradaufhängung, coil springs |
| Brakes front | Discs |
| Brakes rear | Drums |
| Length | 3.985 mm |
| Width | 1.660 mm |
| Height | 1.410 mm |
| Kerb weight | 920 kg |
| Tank capacity | 55 Liter |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
1983 VW Golf 1.6 Diesel
