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Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors
1974 – 1983
5 Doors · Hatchback Germany
With production running from 1974 to 1983, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors stayed on sale for 9 years. Four variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 50 to 69 hp. The lightest version weighs only 775 kg.
Body style5 Doors · Hatchback
Production1974 – 1983
Variants4
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Key specifications (range)
Power50 – 69 hp
0–100 km/h12.9 – 16.8 s
Top speed140 – 158 km/h
Fuel economy6.7 – 8.8 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 50 hp | 15.8 s | 140 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 4AT FWD (54 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 54 hp | 16.8 s | 143 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 60 hp | 14.6 s | 150 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.5L 4MT FWD (70 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 69 hp | 12.9 s | 158 | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1093 cm3 (67 ci)
- Power
- 37 KW @ 6000 RPM50 HP @ 6000 RPM50 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 58 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM78 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 87 mph (140 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 150.4 in (3820 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.7/53.5 in (1,389/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13 cuFT (368 L)
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1708.6 lbs (775 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1588 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 74 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM100 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 88.9 mph (143 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 150.4 in (3820 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.7/53.5 in (1,389/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13 cuFT (368 L)
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1862.9 lbs (845 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1272 cm3 (78 ci)
- Power
- 44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 69 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM93 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93.2 mph (150 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 150.4 in (3820 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.7/53.5 in (1,389/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13 cuFT (368 L)
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1708.6 lbs (775 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1457 cm3 (89 ci)
- Power
- 51 KW @ 5600 RPM69 HP @ 5600 RPM68 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 81 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM110 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 98.2 mph (158 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 150.4 in (3820 mm)
- Width
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.7/53.5 in (1,389/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13 cuFT (368 L)
- Turning circle
- 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1818.8 lbs (825 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Length3,820 mm
Width1,610 mm
Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight775 – 845 kg
Torque78 – 110 Nm
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