Volkswagen 181
Volkswagen 181    - Photo 2

Key specs

Volkswagen 181 1968, 1983

What is the body type?, 4 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy?11.2 l/100 km
How fast is the car?109 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?46 Hp, 96 Nm
What is the engine size? l
1584 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Boxer
How long is this vehicle?3780 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1641 mm
What is the curb weigh?900 kg
What is the gross weigh?1340 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1968-1983 Volkswagen 181 1.6 (46 Hp) Specs 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model 181
Generation 181
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (46 Hp)
Start of production 1968
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats4
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed109 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio19.6 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 46 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 29 Hp/l
Torque 96 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine location Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1584 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersBoxer
Cylinder Bore85.5 mm
Piston Stroke69 mm
Compression ratio7.3
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity2.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 900 kg
Max. weight 1340 kg
Max load 440 kg
Dimensions
Length 3780 mm
Width 1641 mm
Height 1621 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Trailing arm, Torsion
Rear suspension Trailing arm, Torsion
Front brakes Drum
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Wheel rims size 5J x 14