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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Compression Pressure 131-174 psi (9.2-12.2 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 43 psi (3.0 kg/cm2 )