Volkswagen Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp) /Sedan 1979 - 1982/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Jetta I?

Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1979 Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?

177 km/h | 110 mph
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?

110 Hp, 140 Nm
103 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?

1.6 l
1588 cm³
96.91 cu. in.

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

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Jetta I Sedan 1979 1.6 GLI (110 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 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?

894 kg
1971 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?

1280 kg
2822 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?

5, 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)

1.6 GLI (110 Hp)

Start of production

1979

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.5 sec

Maximum speed

177 km/h 110 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.4 kg/Nm, 156.6 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 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

894 kg 1971 lbs.

Max. weight

1280 kg 2822 lbs.

Max load

386 kg 851 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

400 kg 882 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4190 mm 164.96 in.

Width

1630 mm 64.17 in.

Height

1395 mm 54.92 in.

Wheelbase

2398 mm 94.41 in.

Front track

1405 mm 55.31 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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Anti-roll bar, 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 1.6 GLI (110 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982/