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1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, Volkswagen Jetta I?Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1979 Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?177 km/h | 109.98 mph
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?110 Hp, 140 Nm
103.26 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?1.6 l
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Volkswagen 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?4190 mm
164.96 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?1630 mm
64.17 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?894 kg
1970.93 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?1280 kg
2821.92 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Volkswagen Jetta I 1.6 GLI (110 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Jetta
Generation Jetta I
Modification (Engine) 1.6 GLI (110 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 9.5 sec
Maximum speed 177 km/h 109.98 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. 103.26 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code EG
Engine displacement 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 894 kg 1970.93 lbs.
Max. weight 1280 kg 2821.92 lbs.
Max load 386 kg 850.98 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 400 kg 881.85 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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Torsion
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size Front wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 13