Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp) /Hatchback 1979 - 1981/

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

Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1979 Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp)?

140 km/h | 87 mph
0-60 mph: 15.8 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)?

50 Hp, 79 Nm
58 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)?

1.1 l
1093 cm³
66.7 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Volkswagen 1.1 (50 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

3723 mm
146.57 in.

What is the width of 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp)?

750 kg
1653 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp)?

1170 kg
2579 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

368 - 1102 l
13 - 38.9 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf I (3-door)

Modification (Engine)

1.1 (50 Hp)

Start of production

1979

End of production

1981

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8.5 l/100 km 27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.6 l/100 km 35.6 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

15.8 sec

Maximum speed

140 km/h 87 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

15 kg/Hp, 66.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.5 kg/Nm, 105.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

45.7 Hp/l

Torque

79 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 58 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1093 cm³ 66.7 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

69.5 mm 2.74 in.

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in.

Compression ratio

8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.25 l 3.43 US qt | 2.86 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Max. weight

1170 kg 2579 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 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%)

800 kg 1764 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)

124 mm 4.88 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10 m 32.81 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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm, Torsion bar

Front brakes

Disc, 238.76 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rim size

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

Specs of Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (50 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981/