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VolkswagenVolkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Volkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp) /Sedan 1979 - 1983/
What is the body type of Volkswagen Jetta I?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1979 Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)?
148 km/h | 92 mph
0-60 mph: 14 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)?
60 Hp, 95 Nm
70 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)?
1.3 l
1272 cm3
77.62 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Volkswagen 1.3 (60 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Jetta I Sedan 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?
4188 mm
164.88 in.
What is the width of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?
1610 mm
63.39 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)?
810 kg
1786 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)?
1240 kg
2734 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?
629 l
22.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.3 (60 Hp)?
4, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Generation
Jetta I
Modification (Engine)
1.3 (60 Hp)
Start of production
1979
End of production
1983
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
14 sec
Maximum speed
148 km/h 92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
13.5 kg/Hp, 74.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.5 kg/Nm, 117.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
60 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
47.2 Hp/l
Torque
95 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 70 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
GF
Engine displacement
1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio
8.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
810 kg 1786 lbs.
Max. weight
1240 kg 2734 lbs.
Max load
430 kg 948 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
629 l 22.2 cu. ft.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1000 kg 2205 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
400 kg 882 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4188 mm 164.88 in.
Width
1610 mm 63.39 in.
Height
1410 mm 55.51 in.
Wheelbase
2398 mm 94.41 in.
Front track
1389 mm 54.69 in.
Rear (Back) track
1356 mm 53.39 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
Wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm, Torsion bar
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13