Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.6 D (54 Hp) 1980

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.6 D (54 Hp)

Start of production

1980 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1983 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1350 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1410 mm

Length

3723 mm

Front track

1390 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

16.8 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

14.4 kg/Hp, 69.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.9 kg/Nm, 126.5 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

143 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

425 kg

Kerb Weight

775 kg

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1102 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

368 l

Max. weight

1200 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

Coil spring, Torsion

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tires size

175/70 R13

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D (54 Hp)