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1977 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Golf

Modification

1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1977

End of production

1983

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1457 cm³ 88.91 cu. In.

Power

70 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

110 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 81.13 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

153 km/h 95 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

850 kg 1873.9 lbs

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5J x 13

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

10.1 l/100 km 23.29 US mpg
27.97 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

153 km/h 95 mph

Acceleration

0 - 60 mph

14.7 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

FH, FD

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1457 cm³ 88.91 cu. In.

Power

70 hp (at 5600 rpm)

Torque

110 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 81.13 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in

Piston Stroke

73.4 mm 2.89 in

Compression ratio

8.2

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.71 US qt
3.08 UK qt

Coolant

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1389 mm 54.69 in

Rear (Back) track

1356 mm 53.39 in

Ride height

125 mm 4.92 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Disc, 238.76 mm

- Rear

Drum, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Trailing arm, Coil spring, Torsion

Tire size

- Front

175/70 R13

Wheel rims

5J x 13

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

850 kg 1873.9 lbs

Max. weight

1300 kg 2866 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

368 l 13 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1102 l 38.92 cu ft

- Max. roof load

450 kg 992.1 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1000 kg 2204.6 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

400 kg 881.8 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.5 (70 Hp) Automatic is made in 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983