Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Specs

(1978 - 1980) - Technical Specifications for Years 1978, 1979, 1980
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Key Specs

Petrol
96.9 cu-in
1588 cm3
Inline 4
109 HP
110 PS / 81 kW
103 lb-ft
140 Nm
113 Mph
182 km/h
27 MPG
8.8 L/100 km
32 MPG UK

Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Body, Model and Production details Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Body, Model and Production details

Generation : Golf 1
Body : Hatchback
Num. of Doors : 3 doors

Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Engine Technical Data Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 4
Engine Code : EG
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Bosch K-Jetronic
Engine Alignment : Transverse
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 96.9 cu-in / 1588 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.13 x 3.15 inches
79.5 x 80.0 mm
Number of valves : 8 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 9.5
Horsepower : 109 HP / 110 PS / 81 kW
@ 6100 rpm
Maximum torque : 103 lb-ft / 140 Nm
@ 5000 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : FWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :
5 speed Manual

Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: 27 MPG
8.8 L/100 km
32 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road: 35 MPG
6.7 L/100 km
42 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway: 28 MPG
8.5 L/100 km
33 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City: 21 MPG
11.2 L/100 km
25 MPG UK
Range : 282 miles / 454 km
Fuel Tank Capacity : 10.6 gallons
40 L
8.8 UK gallons

Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Performance Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Performance

Top Speed : 113 Mph / 182 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 9.0 s

Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 94.49 inches / 240.0 cm
Length : 150.2 inches / 381.5 cm
Width : 64.17 inches / 163.0 cm
Height : 54.92 inches / 139.5 cm
Max. Towing Capacity Weight : 2646 lbs / 1200 kg
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : -
Curb Weight : 1786 lbs / 810 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 7.4 kg/hp

Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Interior size, Dimensions Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats : 5 seats
Trunk / Boot capacity : 11.3 cu-ft / 320 L
Trunk / Boot First Row : 30.7 cu-ft / 870 L

Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(9.41 inches / 239 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Drums
(7.44 inches / 189 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 175/70 R13
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 175/70 R13
Turning circle : 34.4 feet / 10.5 m
Front Suspension : Independent. MacPherson. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar.
Rear Suspension : Torsion beam. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar
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How fast is a Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed?
The Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed can reach 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 9.0 seconds and has a top speed of 182 km/h / 113 mph.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1978 Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed have?
The 1978 Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed has 110 PS / 109 bhp / 81 kW.

How much does a Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed weighs?
The Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed weighs 810 Kg / 1786 lbs.

What is the Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed gas mileage?
The Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed gas mileage is Open road 35 MPG / 6.7 L/100 km / 42 MPG UK / Highway 28 MPG / 8.5 L/100 km / 33 MPG UK / City 21 MPG / 11.2 L/100 km / 25 MPG UK.

What engine is in Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed?
The Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 1588 cm3 / 96.9 cu-in capacity.

What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed?
The Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed is 150.2 inches / 381.5 cm long, 64.17 inches / 163.0 cm wide, and 54.92 inches / 139.5 cm tall, with a wheelbase of 94.49 inches / 240.0 cm.

How much cargo space does a Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed have?
The Volkswagen Golf 1 GTI 5-speed offers 11.3 cu-ft / 320 L of trunk space, which expands to 30.7 cu-ft / 870 L when the rear seats are folded.