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Volkswagen Golf
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Golf |
| Year | 1981 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1093 ccm (66.69 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1093 ccm (66.69 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 50.70 PS (37 kW or 50 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 79.00 Nm (8.1 kgf-m or 58.3 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 69.5 x 72.0 mm (2.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0676 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 3 |
| Passenger space | 3940 litres (1,041 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (429.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 750 kg (1,653.5 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3830 mm (150.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 45.0 litres (11.89 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
