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.
| 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.
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 |