This 1.6 ECODiesel MT (59 hp) engine was fitted in the 2 generation [Restyling] Sedan (4-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1987 to 1992. In addition to this engine, 17 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.3litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 5.8litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.2litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55litre |
| Cruising range | from 870 to 950km |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Top speed | 148km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 15.5second |
| Displacement | 1590cm3 |
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| Engine power | 59bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 4 800 to 5 200RPM |
| Maximum torque | 110Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2000up to 3 000 RPM |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Injectors |
| Forced induction | Turbocharger |
| Intercooler | Yes |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 76.5mm |
| Stroke | 86.4mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.6m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4385mm |
| Width | 1680mm |
| Height | 1415mm |
| Wheelbase | 2475mm |
| Front track | 1429mm |
| Rear track | 1422mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Kerb weight | 1104kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 660litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 660litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Spring |
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| Rear suspension | semi dependent, Torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 7.2 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 6.7 litres / 100km |
| Average | 7.1 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.