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Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors 1.5L 4MT FWD (70 HP)

Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors · 1974 - 1983 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors 1.5L 4MT FWD (70 HP) produces 69 hp and 110 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.9 seconds and reaches 158 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.8 l/100 km, equal to 209 g CO2 per km.

Power
69 hp
Torque
110 Nm
0–100
12.9 s
Top speed
158 km/h

Engine

Power 69 hp
Power (kW) 51 kW
Torque 110 Nm
Displacement 1,457 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Carburetor
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 45 l

Performance

Top speed 158 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 12.9 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 209 g/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 345 l
Unladen weight 800 kg
Gross weight limit 1,280 kg
Tyre size 155Sr13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors 1.5L 4MT FWD (70 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 69 hp 142 hp
better than 13%
Torque 110 Nm 211 Nm
better than 15%
Top speed 158 km/h 184 km/h
better than 23%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 12.9 s 12.4 s
better than 36%
Combined consumption 8.8 l/100 km 11.2 l/100 km
better than 75%
CO2 emissions 209 g/km 232 g/km
better than 67%
Cargo volume 345 l 420 l
better than 24%
Unladen weight 800 kg 1,243 kg
better than 92%

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

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Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) Petrol 50 hp 78 Nm 15.8 s 140 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 202 g/km
1.6L D 4MT FWD (54 HP) Diesel 54 hp 102 Nm 16.8 s 143 km/h 6.7 l/100 km 171 g/km
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) Petrol 60 hp 86 Nm 14.6 s 150 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 164 g/km