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Volkswagen Golf 1.8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.8
Year1982
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating54.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power111.00 PS (82 kW or 109 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque153.00 Nm (15.6 kgf-m or 112.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1254 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight885 kg (1,951.1 pounds)
Overall length3830 mm (150.8 inches)
Overall width1620 mm (63.8 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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