1976 1.5 D (50 Hp)

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Volkswagen Golf I (3-door)

Modification

1.5 D (50 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1976

End of production

1980

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1471 cm³ 89.77 cu. In.

Power

50 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

82 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 60.48 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

140 km/h 87 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

805 kg 1774.7 lbs

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Doors

3

Seats

5

Wheel rims

4.5J x 13

Engine Model

CK

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1471 cm³ 89.77 cu. In.

Power

50 hp (at 5000 rpm)

Torque

82 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 60.48 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in

Compression ratio

23.5

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.71 US qt
3.08 UK qt

Coolant

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1389 mm 54.69 in

Rear (Back) track

1356 mm 53.39 in

Ride height

125 mm 4.92 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc, 238.76 mm

- Rear

Drum, 180.34 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Trailing arm, Coil spring, Torsion

Tire size

- Front

175/70 R13

Wheel rims

4.5J x 13

Rear wheel rims

4.5J x 13

Kerb weight

805 kg 1774.7 lbs

Max. weight

1225 kg 2700.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

368 l 13 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1102 l 38.92 cu ft

- Max. roof load

420 kg 925.9 lbs