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(1978 model)
5-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, diesel 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1471 cm3 / 89.8 cu in / 89.8 cu in, 37.3 kW / 50.0 hp / 50.0 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 80.0 N·m / 59.0 lb·ft / 59.0 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 138 km/h / 86 mph / 86 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Golf L Diesel | Issued until | |
| Serie | Golf 1 | Number made | |
| Model family | Golf Mark 1 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Italdesign | Cargo capacity (volume) | 347 l / 12.25 cu ft / 12.25 cu ft |
| Passenger space (volume) | 3630 l / 128.19 cu ft / 128.19 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3721 mm / 146.5 in / 146.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 830 kg / 1830 lb / 1830 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1613 mm / 63.5 in / 63.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1389 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | 45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.55 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.93 m2 / 20.8 sq ft / 20.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo diesel inj. | Engine displacement | 1471 cm3 / 89.8 cu in / 89.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 367.75 cm3/cylinder / 22.441 cu in/cylinder / 22.441 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 23.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 37.3 kW / 50.0 hp / 50.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 80.0 N·m / 59.0 lb·ft / 59.0 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 17.9 kW / 24.0 hp / 24.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 25.4 kW/l / 0.557 bhp/cu in / 0.557 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 54.4 N·m/l / 0.48 lb·ft/cu in / 0.48 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.97 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.9 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 138 km/h / 86 mph / 86 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 14.90 s / 14.90 s / 14.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 60.2 kW/ton / 45.6 bhp/ton / 45.6 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Independent, Trailing arm, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf L Diesel
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