Complete technical specifications for the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 90hp GL — 90 hp, petrol, hatchback, 1991. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 12.1 s, top speed 178 km/h (111 mph), consumption 8.0 l/100km (35.3 mpg UK · 29.4 mpg US).
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | C-segment (Compact) |
| Bore | 81 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | Closed-loop |
| Compression ratio | 10 :1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 L (14.5 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 2,850 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 3,700 rpm |
| Stroke | 86 mm |
| Turbocharged | No |
| Valve actuation | OHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Urban consumption | 11.1 l/100km (25.4 mpg UK · 21.2 mpg US) |
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| Extra-urban consumption | 6.2 l/100km (45.6 mpg UK · 37.9 mpg US) |
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| Rear spring type | Coil Springs |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | No |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Rear suspension | Semi-Independent |
| Turning circle | 10.7 m (35.1 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 185/60TR14 |
| Rear tyre size | 185/60TR14 |
| Ball pressure | 50 kg (110 lb) |
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| Gross vehicle weight | 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 999 kg (2,202 lb) |
| Payload | 541 kg (1,193 lb) |
| Roof load | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Towing weight (braked) | 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Boot capacity | 330 L (11.7 cu ft) |
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| Length | 4,020 mm (158.3 in) |
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| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm (97.4 in) |
| Front track | 1,478 mm |
| Rear track | 1,442 mm |
| Crash test rating | Not Tested |
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| ABS | Optional |
| EBD | Not Available |
| Brake assist | Not Available |
| ESP | Not Available |
| Traction control | Not Available |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Not Available |
| Automatic level control | Not Available |
| Hill start assist | Not Available |
| Forward collision warning | Not Available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Not Available |
| Pedestrian AEB | Not Available |
| Lane keeping assist | Not Available |
| Steering assist | Not Available |
| Blind spot detection | Not Available |
| Fatigue detection | Not Available |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Not Available |
| Night vision | Not Available |
| Pre-crash system | Not Available |
| High beam assist | Not Available |
| Traffic sign recognition | Not Available |
| Cross traffic warning | Not Available |
| Driver airbag | Optional |
| Passenger airbag | Optional |
| Side airbags | Optional |
| Curtain airbags | Not Available |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Not Available |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Not Available |
| Central locking | Standard |
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| Keyless entry/start | Not Available |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Not Available |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front) |
| Cruise control | Optional |
| Air conditioning | Optional (Manual) |
| Dual zone climate | Not Available |
| Parking sensors | Standard (Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Not Available |
| Park assist | Not Available |
| Electric parking brake | Not Available |
| Start/stop system | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard (Driver) |
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| Lumbar support | Not Available |
| Electric seat adjustment | Not Available |
| Heated seats | Optional |
| Ventilated seats | Not Available |
| Sport seats | Not Available |
| Leather steering wheel | Not Available |
| Adjustable steering | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Not Available |
| Leather upholstery | Optional |
| Rear headrests | Optional |
| Folding rear seats | Standard (Split) |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Not Available |
| Pre-heating | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Not Available |
| Rev counter | Standard |
| Trip computer | Not Available |
| Digital instruments | Not Available |
| Head-up display | Not Available |
| Audio system | Not Available |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Not Available |
| Audio steering controls | Not Available |
| Audio input | Not Available |
| Navigation | Not Available |
| Bluetooth | Not Available |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Not Available |
| Reading lights | Standard |
| Rain sensor | Standard |
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| Alloy wheels | Optional |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Standard |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Not Available |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| Folding mirrors | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Not Available |
| Indicators in mirrors | Not Available |
| Front fog lights | Optional |
| Automatic headlights | Not Available |
| Xenon headlights | Not Available |
| LED headlights | Not Available |
| LED tail lights | Not Available |
| Headlight washers | Not Available |
| Alarm | Not Available |
| Service interval | 15.000 km / 1 year |
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| General warranty | 1 year, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 6 years |
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €124 |
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