Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp) /Cabriolet 1979 - 1982/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1979 Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?

172 km/h | 107 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.2 sec
0-60 mph: 9.7 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?

110 Hp, 140 Nm
103 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?

1.6 l
1588 cm³
96.91 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Volkswagen GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio Cabriolet 1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?

3815 mm
150.2 in.

What is the width of 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?

1630 mm
64.17 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?

940 kg
2072 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?

1270 kg
2800 lbs.

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

220 l
7.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

Volkswagen
- Volkswagen Golf
  - Golf I Cabrio
    - GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)
    - GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)
    - 1.8 (98 Hp)
    - 1.8 (95 Hp)
    - 1.8 (90 Hp)
    - 1.8 (112 Hp)
    - 1.6 (75 Hp)
    - 1.6 (72 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf I Cabrio

Modification (Engine)

GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)

Start of production

March, 1979

End of production

August, 1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.2 sec

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

9.7 sec

Maximum speed

172 km/h 107 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.5 kg/Hp, 117 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.7 kg/Nm, 148.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

110 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Power per litre

69.3 Hp/l

Torque

140 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 103 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in.

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in.

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold 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

940 kg 2072 lbs.

Max. weight

1270 kg 2800 lbs.

Max load

330 kg 728 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

220 l 7.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

400 kg 882 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

3815 mm 150.2 in.

Width

1630 mm 64.17 in.

Height

1395 mm 54.92 in.

Wheelbase

2398 mm 94.41 in.

Front track

1404 mm 55.28 in.

Rear (Back) track

1372 mm 54.02 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

117 mm 4.61 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.3 m 33.79 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

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

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

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

Rear suspension

Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

175/70 R13

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 13

Specs of Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982/