Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.3 (60 Hp) 1979

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.3 (60 Hp)

Start of production

1979 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1983 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1361 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1410 mm

Length

3723 mm

Front track

1389 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10 m

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

124 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

12.5 kg/Hp, 80 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.9 kg/Nm, 126.7 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

150 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

13.5 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

420 kg

Kerb Weight

750 kg

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1102 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes

400 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

368 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

800 kg

Max. weight

1170 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

Rear suspension

Trailing arm, Torsion

Front brakes

Disc, 238.76 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5J x 13Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13

Volkswagen Golf 1.3 (60 Hp)