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Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.8 GTI (112 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf I (3-door)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 GTI (112 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 consumption (economy) – urban 10.9 l/100 km
21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.4 l/100 km
36.8 US mpg
44.1 UK mpg
15.6 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.7 sec
Maximum speed 183 km/h
113.71 mph
Engine specs
Power 112 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 62.9 Hp/l
Torque 153 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
112.85 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code DX
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
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.
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 with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring, Torsion
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 185/60 R14
Wheel rims size 6J x 14