Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLS 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979

General Information

Modification (Engine)

GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)

Start of production

1979 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1982 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1358 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1410 mm

Length

3815 mm

Front track

1390 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

3 m

Wheelbase

2398 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

125 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.3 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

13 kg/Hp, 76.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.3 kg/Nm, 120.9 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.3 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.1 l

Maximum speed

150 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

360 kg

Kerb Weight

910 kg

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes

400 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

220 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1000 kg

Max. weight

1270 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

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rims size

5J x 13

Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)