Volkswagen Golf 1974–1993

1 generation
No photos yet1.5 AT (70 hp)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classC
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1457 cm3 Gasoline
Power70 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginGermany

Specifications

Engine
Capacity1457 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Number of cylinders4
Max power (kW)51 kW
Engine power69 PS
Engine power70 hp
Stroke cycle73.4 mm
Cylinder bore79.5 mm
Compression ratio8.2
Maximum torque93 N*m
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine modeljb
Engine codeJB
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHC
Turnover of maximum torqueto 3 500 RPM
Max power at RPMto 5 600 RPM
Bodywork
Ground clearance125 mm
Clearance125 mm
Rear track1347 mm
Front track width1389 mm
Back track width1389 mm
Front track1392 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheel size155/80 R13, 175/70 R13
Width1610 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Min trunk capacity368 l
Max trunk capacity370 l
Length3820 mm
Number of seater5
Curb weight830 kg
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA57.1 4x100 mm
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10.3 m
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Operating characteristics
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.0 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)14.7 s
Max speed153 km/h
Fuel tank capacity45 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.2 l
Fuel92
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.4 l
Cruising rangefrom 360 to 550 km
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring

Grades & features

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