Volkswagen Golf I  (17)
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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf 1977, 1983

What is the body type?, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?153 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?70 Hp, 110 Nm
What is the engine size? l
1457 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?3815 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1610 mm
What is the curb weigh?830 kg
What is the gross weigh?1250 kg
How many gears?3
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1977-1983 Volkswagen Golf I (17) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic Specs 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf (17)
Modification (Engine) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1977
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10.1 l/100 km 23.29 US mpg
27.97 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed153 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio11.9 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 48 Hp/l
Torque 110 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement1457 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore79.5 mm
Piston Stroke73.4 mm
Compression ratio8.2
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity3.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 830 kg
Max. weight 1250 kg
Max load 420 kg
Fuel tank capacity 45 l
Dimensions
Length 3815 mm
Width 1610 mm
Height 1410 mm
Wheelbase 2398 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 3
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm, Torsion
Front brakes Disc, 238.76 mm
Rear brakes Drum, 180.34 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13