Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic /Hatchback 1977 - 1983/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)?

Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1977 Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic?

153 km/h | 95 mph
0-60 mph: 14.7 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1977 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic?

70 Hp, 110 Nm
81 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1977 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic?

1.5 l
1457 cm³
88.91 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1977 Volkswagen 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) Hatchback 1977 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1977 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

3723 mm
146.57 in.

What is the width of 1977 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1977 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic?

850 kg
1874 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1977 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic?

1300 kg
2866 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1977 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

368 - 1102 l
13 - 38.9 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1977 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

Volkswagen
- Volkswagen Golf
  - Golf I (5-door)
    - 1.8 GTI (112 Hp)
    - 1.6 TD (70 Hp)
    - 1.6 GTI (110 Hp)
    - 1.6 D (54 Hp)
    - 1.6 (75 Hp)
    - 1.5 D (50 Hp)
    - 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic
    - 1.5 (70 Hp)
    - 1.3 (60 Hp)
    - 1.1 (50 Hp)
    - 1.1 (50 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf I (5-door)

Modification (Engine)

1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1977

End of production

1983

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.1 l/100 km 23.3 US mpg
28 UK mpg
9.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

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

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

14.7 sec

Maximum speed

153 km/h 95 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

12.1 kg/Hp, 82.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.7 kg/Nm, 129.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

48 Hp/l

Torque

110 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 81 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

FH, FD

Engine displacement

1457 cm³ 88.91 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in.

Piston Stroke

73.4 mm 2.89 in.

Compression ratio

8.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

850 kg 1874 lbs.

Max. weight

1300 kg 2866 lbs.

Max load

450 kg 992 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

368 l 13 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1102 l 38.9 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1000 kg 2205 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

400 kg 882 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in.

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in.

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in.

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in.

Front track

1389 mm 54.69 in.

Rear (Back) track

1356 mm 53.39 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

125 mm 4.92 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.5 m 34.45 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

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

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Trailing arm, Coil spring, Torsion bar

Front brakes

Disc, 238.76 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

175/70 R13

Wheel rim size

5J x 13

Specs of Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic /1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/