Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp) /Sedan 1979 - 1983/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Jetta I?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1979 Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp)?

154 km/h | 96 mph
0-60 mph: 13 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.5 (70 Hp)?

70 Hp, 110 Nm
81 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.5 (70 Hp)?

1.5 l
1457 cm³
88.91 cu. in.

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

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Jetta I Sedan 1979 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 Jetta Sedan?

4190 mm
164.96 in.

What is the width of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?

1630 mm
64.17 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp)?

840 kg
1852 lbs.

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

1250 kg
2756 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

Volkswagen
- Volkswagen Jetta
  - Jetta I
    - 1.8 (112 Hp)
    - 1.6 TD (70 Hp)
    - 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)
    - 1.6 D (54 Hp)
    - 1.6 (85 Hp)
    - 1.5 D (50 Hp)
    - 1.5 (70 Hp)
    - 1.3 (60 Hp)
    - 1.1 (50 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Jetta

Generation

Jetta I

Modification (Engine)

1.5 (70 Hp)

Start of production

1979

End of production

1983

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

13 sec

Maximum speed

154 km/h 96 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

12 kg/Hp, 83.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.6 kg/Nm, 131 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 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

840 kg 1852 lbs.

Max. weight

1250 kg 2756 lbs.

Max load

410 kg 904 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1000 kg 2205 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

400 kg 882 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4190 mm 164.96 in.

Width

1630 mm 64.17 in.

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in.

Wheelbase

2398 mm 94.41 in.

Front track

1404 mm 55.28 in.

Rear (Back) track

1372 mm 54.02 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

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/70 R13

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 13

Specs of Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/