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1983 1.8 16V (129 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

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Model

Jetta

Modification

1.8 16V (129 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1983

End of production

1987

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal
12.1 UK gal

Engine displacement

1781 cm³ 108.68 cu. In.

Power

129 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

168 Nm (at 4250 rpm) 123.91 lb. ft (at 4250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

196 km/h 122 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1035 kg 2281.8 lbs

Length

4385 mm 172.64 in

Width

1675 mm 65.94 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

11.3 l/100 km 20.81 US mpg
25 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg
39.79 UK mpg

- Combined

9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

196 km/h 122 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.8 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.36

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

PL

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1781 cm³ 108.68 cu. In.

Power

129 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

168 Nm (at 4250 rpm) 123.91 lb. ft (at 4250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

Coolant

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4385 mm 172.64 in

Width

1675 mm 65.94 in

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in

Wheelbase

2475 mm 97.44 in

Front track

1425 mm 56.1 in

Rear (Back) track

1420 mm 55.91 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring-loaded rack

- Rear

Spring-loaded rack

Tire size

- Front

185/70 R14

Wheel rims

14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1035 kg 2281.8 lbs

Max. weight

1495 kg 3295.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

575 l 20.31 cu ft

- Max. roof load

460 kg 1014.1 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Jetta II 1.8 16V (129 Hp) is made in 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987