Specifications: Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.1 (50 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981

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Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.1 (50 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf I (5-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.1 (50 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.6 l/100 km
35.6 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 15.8 sec
Maximum speed 140 km/h
86.99 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.5 kg/Hp, 64.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.8 kg/Nm, 101.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 50 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 45.7 Hp/l
Torque 79 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
58.27 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code FA
Engine displacement 1093 cm3
66.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 69.5 mm
2.74 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm
2.83 in.
Compression ratio 8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.25 l
3.43 US qt | 2.86 UK qt
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Coolant 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 775 kg
1708.58 lbs.
Max. weight 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Max load 425 kg
936.96 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 368 l
13 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1102 l
38.92 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 40 l
10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 800 kg
1763.7 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 400 kg
881.85 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3723 mm
146.57 in.
Width 1610 mm
63.39 in.
Height 1410 mm
55.51 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm
94.49 in.
Front track 1389 mm
54.69 in.
Rear (Back) track 1356 mm
53.39 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 124 mm
4.88 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10 m
32.81 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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 Wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm, 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 13
Rear wheel rims: 4.5J x 13

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