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Comparison Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp) & Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)


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Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp)
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Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)
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Brand: Volkswagen Porsche
Model: Golf Boxster
Generation: Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) Boxster (986)
Engine / modification: 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp) 2.5 (204 Hp)
Production start: 1990 year 1996 year
Production end: 1991 year 1999 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Roadster
Num. of Doors: 5 2
Num. of seats: 5 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.1 l/100 km 14.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.9 l/100 km 7.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.34 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 55 l 57 l
Emission standard: Euro 2
Power: 160 hp 204 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 216 km/h 240 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.3 sec 6.9 sec
Torque: 225 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 245 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Model Engine: PG M 96.20
Engine position: Middle, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1781 cm3 2480 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4 l 8.3 l
Coolant: 5.5 l 17 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Boxer
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 8 11
Piston Stroke: 86.4 mm 72 mm
Cylinder Bore: 81 mm 85.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4040 mm 4315 mm
Width: 1700 mm 1780 mm
Height: 1405 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase: 2475 mm 2415 mm
Front track: 1437 mm 1465 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1432 mm 1525 mm
Ride height(clearance): 121 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 330 l 260 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1145 l
Front suspension: McPherson
Rear suspension: McPherson
Max weight: 1530 kg 1560 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1105 kg 1250 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.5 m 11.1 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 510 kg
Tire size: 195/50 R15 205/55 R 16
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 15 6 J x 16