Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp) /Hatchback 1980 - 1983/

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

Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1980 Golf I (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp)?

143 km/h | 89 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.8 sec
0-60 mph: 16 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1980 1.6 D (54 Hp)?

54 Hp, 98 Nm
72 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1980 1.6 D (54 Hp)?

1.6 l
1588 cm³
96.91 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1980 Volkswagen 1.6 D (54 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) Hatchback 1980 1.6 D (54 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1980 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

3723 mm
146.57 in.

What is the width of 1980 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1980 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp)?

775 kg
1709 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp)?

1200 kg
2646 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1980 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

368 - 1102 l
13 - 38.9 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf I (5-door)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 D (54 Hp)

Start of production

1980

End of production

1983

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

16.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

16.8 sec

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

16 sec

Maximum speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

14.4 kg/Hp, 69.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.9 kg/Nm, 126.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

54 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Power per litre

34 Hp/l

Torque

98 Nm @ 2300 rpm. 72 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

CR, JK

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in.

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in.

Compression ratio

23:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

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

775 kg 1709 lbs.

Max. weight

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Max load

425 kg 937 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

1390 mm 54.72 in.

Rear (Back) track

1350 mm 53.15 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

Coil spring, Torsion bar

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

175/70 R13

Specs of Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp) /1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/