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Volkswagen Golf I GTI 1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP)

Volkswagen Golf I GTI · 1976 - 1983 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Golf I GTI 1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP) produces 110 hp and 140 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and reaches 182 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.8 l/100 km, equal to 209 g CO2 per km.

Power
110 hp
Torque
140 Nm
0–100
9.1 s
Top speed
182 km/h

Engine

Power 110 hp
Power (kW) 81 kW
Torque 140 Nm
Displacement 1,588 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Monopoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 45 l

Performance

Top speed 182 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 209 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-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 832 kg
Gross weight limit 1,280 kg
Tyre size 175/70R13
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Golf I GTI 1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP) compared with 455 trims of other cars from the 1973–1979 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 110 hp 131 hp
better than 47%
Torque 140 Nm 198 Nm
better than 31%
Top speed 182 km/h 180 km/h
better than 60%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.1 s 12.4 s
better than 79%
Combined consumption 8.8 l/100 km 10.7 l/100 km
better than 72%
CO2 emissions 209 g/km 236 g/km
better than 68%
Cargo volume 368 l 416 l
better than 34%
Unladen weight 832 kg 1,298 kg
better than 94%

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 GTI

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf I GTI
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.6L 3AT FWD (110 HP) Petrol 110 hp 140 Nm 9.1 s 182 km/h 8.8 l/100 km 209 g/km
1.8L 3AT FWD (112 HP) Petrol 111 hp 153 Nm 8.2 s 188 km/h
1.8L 4MT FWD (112 HP) Petrol 111 hp 153 Nm 8.2 s 188 km/h