Compare: Volkswagen Golf 1979 Hatchback 50 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf I (3-door)

Modification (Engine)

1.1 (50 Hp)

Start of production

1979 year

End of production

1981 year

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

140 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque

79 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1093 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

69.5 mm

Piston Stroke

72 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.25 l

Coolant

4.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

750 kg

Max. weight

1170 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

368 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1102 l

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

800 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

400 kg

Dimensions

Length

3723 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1410 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Front track

1389 mm

Rear (Back) track

1356 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

124 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

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: 4.5J x 13, Rear wheel rims: 4.5J x 13