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Mk2 - Engine

1984-1992

# Engine Systems The Mk2 continued the hot hatch legacy with the refined 1.8L 8V and the powerful 1.8L 16V DOHC engines. ## Engine Variants ### 1.8L 8V (JH/KR) - 107 HP @ 5,250 RPM - 101 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM - More torque than Mk1 ### 1.8L 16V (KR/PE) - 129 HP @ 6,300 RPM - 114 lb-ft @ 4,550 RPM - DOHC with 16 valves - The engine of choice ### 2.0L 16V (3B) - 134 HP (German market) - 8V head swapped ### 1.6L Diesel (JP) - 52 HP (NA) - 68 HP ( Diesel) ### 2.1L VR6 (ABV) - 190 HP - First VR6 in Golf - Rare and valuable

Specifications

Displacement1781cc
ConfigurationInline 4, Transverse
Valve TrainDOHC 16V
Fuel SystemKE-Motronic Injection
Oil Capacity5.2 quarts w/ filter