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Volkswagen Golf L Diesel
General information | |
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Model | Volkswagen Golf L Diesel |
Year | 1978 |
Category | Midsize family cars |
Rating | 55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
Engine size | 1471 ccm (89.76 cubic inches) |
Seats | 5 |
Drive | Front wheels |
Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
Engine location | Front, transverse |
Displacement | 1471 ccm (89.76 cubic inches) |
Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Max power | 50.70 PS (37 kW or 50 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
Max torque | 81 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 59.7 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
Bore x stroke | 76.5 x 80.0 mm (3.0 x 3.1 inches) |
Fuel system | Injection |
Cooling system | Liquid |
Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
Top speed | 138.0 km/h (85.7 mph) |
0-60 miles | 14.9 seconds |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0611 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
Chassis type | Hatchback |
Max no. of doors | 5 |
Passenger space | 3630 litres (959 gallons) |
Cargo space | 347 litres (92 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
Turn circle | 11 m (429.1 inches) |
Front brakes | Disks |
Rear brakes | Drums |
Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
Weight | 830 kg (1,829.8 pounds) |
Overall length | 3730 mm (146.9 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 |