Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Hatchback
Doors
3
Drivetrain
Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Diesel
Power (KW / HP)
40 / 54
Displacement (ccm)
1588
Fuel type
Diesel

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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980 technical data & details

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GENERAL Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980
Brand Volkswagen
Range Golf
Generation I
Model series Golf (I) (1980 - 1983)
Engine version Golf 1.6 D
Engine subversion GL (4+E speed)
Car body type Hatchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 3
Engine type Diesel
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Model launch date 08.1980
Model end date 08.1983
PERFORMANCE Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980
Maximum power (kW) 40
Maximum power (HP) 54
Acceleration (s) 16,8
Top speed (km/h) 143
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980
Fuel type Diesel
Gas / fuel tank size 40,0 l
Fuel consumption city 6,8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 4,8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 7,0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 6,2 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980
Torque 98
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1588
Power / torque 40 kW (54 HP) / 98 Nm
Power (KW) 40
Power (HP) 54
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1588 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 4800 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 2300 RPM
TRANSMISSION Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980
Length (mm) 3815
Width (mm) 1610
Height (mm) 1410
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Turning circle (m) 10,5 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 320
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 820
Gross weight (kg) 1280
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 460
Roof load capacity 50 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 800 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 400 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980
Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3
Number of seats (normal) 5
Foldable rear bench Series (included)
Power steering Optional (extra charge)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 155R13S
EQUIPMENT Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D GL (4+E speed) 1980
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)

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