Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.5 D (50 Hp) 1976

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.5 D (50 Hp)

Start of production

1976 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1980 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1356 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1410 mm

Length

3723 mm

Front track

1389 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

5 m

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

125 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

15.8 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

16.1 kg/Hp, 62.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.8 kg/Nm, 101.9 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

140 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

18 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

420 kg

Kerb Weight

805 kg

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1102 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

368 l

Max. weight

1225 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

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Trailing arm, Coil spring, 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: 4.5J x 13Rear wheel rims: 4.5J x 13

Tires size

175/70 R13

Volkswagen Golf 1.5 D (50 Hp)