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Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE

1976 – 1983 Germany

The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE was in production from 1976 to 1983. Its petrol engines range from 110 to 111 hp across 4 variants. The lightest version weighs only 832 kg.

Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
Body styleNot specified
Production1976 – 1983
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power110 – 111 hp
0–100 km/h8.2 – 9.1 s
Top speed182 – 188 km/h
Fuel economy8.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Ford Cortina1976 – 1979 up to110 hp Opel Manta1975 – 1989 up to110 hp Lancia Beta1975 – 1982 up to115 hp Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint1976 – 1983 up to95 hp Volvo 3431976 – 1982 up to95 hp Renault 201975 – 1984 up to116 hp
VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.6L 3AT FWD (110 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 110 hp 9.1 s 182 3-Speed automatic
1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 110 hp 9.1 s 182 5-Speed manual
1.8L 3AT FWD (112 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 111 hp 8.2 s 188 3-Speed automatic
1.8L 4MT FWD (112 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 111 hp 8.2 s 188 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
81 KW @ 6100 RPM110 HP @ 6100 RPM109 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque
103 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM140 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
113.1 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70R13

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
1834.2 lbs (832 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
81 KW @ 6100 RPM110 HP @ 6100 RPM109 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque
103 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM140 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
113.1 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70R13

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
1834.2 lbs (832 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
82 KW @ 5800 RPM111 HP @ 5800 RPM110 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
113 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM153 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70HR13

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)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
82 KW @ 5800 RPM111 HP @ 5800 RPM110 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
113 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM153 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70HR13

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)
Length3,820 mm
Width1,610 mm
Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight832 kg
Torque140 – 153 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.