Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLS 1.5 (70 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 GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)?

150 km/h | 93 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.3 sec
0-60 mph: 13.6 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)?

70 Hp, 110 Nm
81 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)?

1.5 l
1457 cm³
88.91 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Volkswagen GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio Cabriolet 1979 GLS 1.5 (70 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 Cabriolet?

3815 mm
150.2 in.

What is the width of 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)?

910 kg
2006 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLS 1.5 (70 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 GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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- 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)

GLS 1.5 (70 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

10.3 l/100 km 22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 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

14.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14.3 sec

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

13.6 sec

Maximum speed

150 km/h 93 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

13 kg/Hp, 76.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.3 kg/Nm, 120.9 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

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

910 kg 2006 lbs.

Max. weight

1270 kg 2800 lbs.

Max load

360 kg 794 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%)

1000 kg 2205 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

400 kg 882 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

3815 mm 150.2 in.

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in.

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in.

Wheelbase

2398 mm 94.41 in.

Front track

1390 mm 54.72 in.

Rear (Back) track

1358 mm 53.46 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

125 mm 4.92 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 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

Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rim size

5J x 13

Specs of Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982/