I always thought the answer would be no, not because of it being 1.6/1.7 but because of the earlier and later difference in the airbag system, for example you could not easily use a later clockspring from the steering wheel on an earlier car even though they look nearly the same.
However, having just thought about it, since it is connected after the clockspring, it may actually work fine??
You could always try it since you have it, the worst that will likely happen is that it will cause the airbag light to come on. (Just keep your face out of the way just in case it does go off, disclaimer etc)
It's also not the first time it was asked but not sure it's ever been confirmed.
https://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?p=283225#p283225