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Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors 1.6L D 4MT FWD (54 HP)

Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors · 1974 - 1983 · Diesel

The Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors 1.6L D 4MT FWD (54 HP) produces 54 hp and 102 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 16.8 seconds and reaches 143 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 6.7 l/100 km, equal to 171 g CO2 per km.

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

Engine

Power 54 hp
Power (kW) 40 kW
Torque 102 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
CO2 emissions 171 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 830 kg
Gross weight limit 1,250 kg
Tyre size 155 Sr13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Golf I 3 Doors 1.6L D 4MT 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 102 Nm 211 Nm
better than 12%
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%
CO2 emissions 171 g/km 232 g/km
better than 98%
Cargo volume 345 l 420 l
better than 24%
Unladen weight 830 kg 1,243 kg
better than 90%

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
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) Petrol 60 hp 86 Nm 14.6 s 150 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 164 g/km
1.5L 4MT FWD (70 HP) Petrol 69 hp 110 Nm 12.9 s 158 km/h 8.8 l/100 km 209 g/km