Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp) /Hatchback 1976 - 1980/

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

Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1976 Golf I (3-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

140 km/h | 87 mph
0-100 km/h: 15.8 sec
0-60 mph: 18 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1976 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

50 Hp, 82 Nm
60 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1976 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

1.5 l
1471 cm³
89.77 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1976 Volkswagen 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) Hatchback 1976 1.5 D (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 1976 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

3723 mm
146.57 in.

What is the width of 1976 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1976 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

805 kg
1775 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1976 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

1225 kg
2701 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1976 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

368 - 1102 l
13 - 38.9 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1976 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf I (3-door)

Modification (Engine)

1.5 D (50 Hp)

Start of production

1976

End of production

1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

15.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

15.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

18 sec

Maximum speed

140 km/h 87 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

16.1 kg/Hp, 62.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.8 kg/Nm, 101.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

34 Hp/l

Torque

82 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 60 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1471 cm³ 89.77 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in.

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in.

Compression ratio

23.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

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

805 kg 1775 lbs.

Max. weight

1225 kg 2701 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

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

4 gears, manual 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

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

Specs of Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp) /1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980/