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Volkswagen Golf I (17) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Volkswagen Golf I (17) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf I (17) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Golf
Generation

Golf I (17)
Year of production

1977

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic

Power

70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

110 Nm @ 2500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

10.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.3 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

153 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
48 Hp/l
Torque
110 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine displacement
1457 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
73.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

830 kg

Max weight (kg)

1250 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

45 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

368 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1102 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3815 mm

Width (mm)

1610 mm

Height (mm)

1410 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2398 mm

Front track (mm)

1389 mm

Rear track (mm)

1356 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm, Torsion

Front brakes

Disc, 238.76 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180.34 mm

Wheel rims size

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

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