Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp) /Hatchback 1973 - 1982/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door)?

Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)?

8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

How fast is 1973 Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)?

138 km/h | 86 mph
0-100 km/h: 18 sec
0-60 mph: 17.1 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback 1973 1.6 (65 Hp)?

65 Hp, 115 Nm
85 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback 1973 1.6 (65 Hp)?

1.6 l
1584 cm³
96.66 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Volkswagen 1.6 (65 Hp)?

4, 180° flat V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) Hatchback 1973 1.6 (65 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback?

4013 mm
157.99 in.

What is the width of 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback?

1606 mm
63.23 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)?

890 kg
1962 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)?

1310 kg
2888 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback?

81 - 746 l
2.9 - 26.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Brasilia

Generation

Brasilia (3-door)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 (65 Hp)

Start of production

1973

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.3 l/100 km 32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

18 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

18 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

17.1 sec

Maximum speed

138 km/h 86 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

13.7 kg/Hp, 73 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.7 kg/Nm, 129.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

65 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

41 Hp/l

Torque

115 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 85 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1584 cm³ 96.66 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

180° flat V-engine

Cylinder Bore

85.5 mm 3.37 in.

Piston Stroke

69 mm 2.72 in.

Compression ratio

7.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

2.5 l 2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

890 kg 1962 lbs.

Max. weight

1310 kg 2888 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

81 l 2.9 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

746 l 26.3 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Length

4013 mm 157.99 in.

Width

1606 mm 63.23 in.

Height

1438 mm 56.61 in.

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in.

Front track

1326 mm 52.2 in.

Rear (Back) track

1361 mm 53.58 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

149 mm 5.87 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m 36.09 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Anti-roll bar, Torsion bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Anti-roll bar, Torsion bar

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Wheel rim size

5J x 14

Specs of Volkswagen Brasilia (3-door) 1.6 (65 Hp) /1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982/