Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio  (155)
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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet March, 1979, August, 1982

What is the body type?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car?150 km/h
0-100 km/h: 14.3 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?910 kg
What is the gross weigh?1270 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

March, 1979-August, 1982 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) Specs August, 1982

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf (155)
Modification (Engine) GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)
Start of production March, 1979
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats4
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10.3 l/100 km 22.84 US mpg
27.43 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg
39.79 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14.3 sec
Maximum speed150 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13 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 910 kg
Max. weight 1270 kg
Max load 360 kg
Fuel tank capacity 40 l
Dimensions
Length 3815 mm
Width 1610 mm
Height 1410 mm
Wheelbase 2398 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.3 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims size 5J x 13