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Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLi 1.6 (110 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLi 1.6 (110 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155) GLi 1.6 (110 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Golf
Generation

Golf I Cabrio (155)
Year of production

1979

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)

Power

110 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

140 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

172 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
110 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre
69.3 Hp/l
Torque
140 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
Engine displacement
1588 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

940 kg

Max weight (kg)

1270 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

40 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

220 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3815 mm

Width (mm)

1630 mm

Height (mm)

1395 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2398 mm

Front track (mm)

1404 mm

Rear track (mm)

1372 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.3 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

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

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

175/70 R13

Rear tires size

175/70 R13

Wheel rims size

5.5J x 13

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