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Volkswagen Golf 1 1.5 Specs

(1981 - 1983) - Technical Specifications for Years 1981, 1982, 1983

Petrol

88.9 cu-in
1457 cm³

Inline 4

69 HP
70 PS / 51 kW

81 lb-ft
110 Nm

98 Mph
158 km/h

26 MPG
8.9 L/100 km
32 MPG UK

Volkswagen Golf 1 1.5 Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Golf 1

Body :	-

Num. of Doors :	5 doors


Volkswagen Golf 1 1.5 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	JB

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Carburetor Solex 34 PICT or Zenith 1B3

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	88.9 cu-in / 1457 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.13 x 2.89 inches 79.5 x 73.4 mm

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.2

Horsepower :	69 HP / 70 PS / 51 kW @ 5600 rpm

Maximum torque :	81 lb-ft / 110 Nm @ 2500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual


Volkswagen Golf 1 1.5 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	26 MPG 8.9 L/100 km 32 MPG UK

Range :	279 miles / 449 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	10.6 gallons 40 L 8.8 UK gallons

Volkswagen Golf 1 1.5 Performance

Top Speed :	98 Mph / 158 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	14.7 s


Volkswagen Golf 1 1.5 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	94.49 inches / 240.0 cm

Length :	150.39 inches / 382.0 cm

Width :	63.39 inches / 161.0 cm

Height :	55.51 inches / 141.0 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	1775 lbs / 805 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	11.5 kg/hp


Volkswagen Golf 1 1.5 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	from 13.1 cu-ft / 370 L


Volkswagen Golf 1 1.5 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- inches / - mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (- inches / - mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	155/- R13

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	155/- R13

Front Suspension :	Independent. MacPherson. Coil Springs.

Rear Suspension :	Torsion beam. Coil springs