Specifications: Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) 1982, 1983

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Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf I (3-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 TD (70 Hp)
Start of production 1982 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.8 sec
Maximum speed 155 km/h
96.31 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 158.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 44.1 Hp/l
Torque 130 Nm @ 2600 rpm.
95.88 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code CY
Engine displacement 1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm
3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 23:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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Coolant 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 820 kg
1807.79 lbs.
Max. weight 1240 kg
2733.73 lbs.
Max load 420 kg
925.94 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
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 1390 mm
54.72 in.
Rear (Back) track 1350 mm
53.15 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 125 mm
4.92 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.5 m
34.45 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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Coil spring, Torsion
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size 13

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