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Volkswagen Golf I (5 Doors) 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP)

Volkswagen Golf I (5 Doors) · 1974 - 1983 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Golf I (5 Doors) 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) produces 50 hp and 78 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 15.8 seconds and reaches 140 km/h.

Power
50 hp
Torque
78 Nm
0–100
15.8 s
Top speed
140 km/h

Engine

Power 50 hp
Power (kW) 37 kW
Torque 78 Nm
Displacement 1,093 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Carburetor
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 45 l

Performance

Top speed 140 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 15.8 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.5 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 3,820 mm
Width 1,610 mm
Height 1,410 mm
Wheelbase 2,400 mm
Ground clearance 124 mm
Cargo volume 368 l
Unladen weight 775 kg
Gross weight limit 1,240 kg
Tyre size 145Sr13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Golf I (5 Doors) 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) compared with 425 trims of other cars from the 1971–1977 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 50 hp 142 hp
better than 4%
Torque 78 Nm 211 Nm
better than 5%
Top speed 140 km/h 184 km/h
better than 7%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 15.8 s 12.4 s
better than 18%
Combined consumption 8.5 l/100 km 11.2 l/100 km
better than 82%
Cargo volume 368 l 420 l
better than 33%
Unladen weight 775 kg 1,242 kg
better than 93%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf I (5 Doors)

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf I (5 Doors)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.6L 4AT FWD (54 HP) Diesel 54 hp 100 Nm 16.8 s 143 km/h 6.7 l/100 km
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) Petrol 60 hp 93 Nm 14.6 s 150 km/h 8.5 l/100 km
1.5L 4MT FWD (70 HP) Petrol 69 hp 110 Nm 12.9 s 158 km/h 8.8 l/100 km