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Volkswagen Golf I (5 Doors) 1.6L 4AT FWD (54 HP)

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

The Volkswagen Golf I (5 Doors) 1.6L 4AT FWD (54 HP) produces 54 hp and 100 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 16.8 seconds and reaches 143 km/h.

Power
54 hp
Torque
100 Nm
0–100
16.8 s
Top speed
143 km/h

Engine

Power 54 hp
Power (kW) 40 kW
Torque 100 Nm
Displacement 1,588 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Indirect Injection
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 45 l

Performance

Top speed 143 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 16.8 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 6.7 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic
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 845 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 (5 Doors) 1.6L 4AT FWD (54 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 54 hp 142 hp
better than 5%
Torque 100 Nm 211 Nm
better than 10%
Top speed 143 km/h 184 km/h
better than 9%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 16.8 s 12.4 s
better than 15%
Combined consumption 6.7 l/100 km 11.2 l/100 km
better than 96%
Cargo volume 368 l 420 l
better than 33%
Unladen weight 845 kg 1,242 kg
better than 88%

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
1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) Petrol 50 hp 78 Nm 15.8 s 140 km/h 8.5 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