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- 1.3 (1981)- 1.5 (1981)- 1.6 (1981)- 1.6 Diesel (1980)- 1.6 Diesel (1981)- 1.6 GT (1981)- 1.6 Turbo Diesel (1982)- 1.8 (1982)- 1300 (1980)- 1500 (1977)- 1600 GLi (1976)

Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 Specs

(1981 - 1983) - Technical Specifications for Years 1981, 1982, 1983

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With a fuel consumption of 8.7 litres/100km - 32 mpg UK - 27 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 13.7 seconds, a maximum top speed of 97 mph (156 km/h), a curb weight of 1863 lbs (845 kgs), the Jetta 1 1.5 has a naturally-aspirated Inline 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code JB.
This engine produces a maximum power of 70 PS (69 bhp - 51 kW) at 5600 rpm and a maximum torque of 110 Nm (81 lb.ft) at 2500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the front wheel drive (FWD) with a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the Jetta 1 has Independent. McPherson. coil springs front suspension and Torsion beam. Coil springs rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 175 / 70 on 13 inch rims at the front, and 175 / 70 on 13 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the Jetta 1 1.5 braking system includes Discs at the front and Drums at the rear.
The Jetta 1 model is a car manufactured by Volkswagen, sold new from year 1981 to 1983, and available after that as a used car.

Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	JB

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Carburetor Solex 34 PICT or Zenith 1B3

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	1457 cm3 or 88.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	79.5 x 73.4 mm 3.11 x 2.87 inches

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	8.2

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	70 PS or 69 bhp or 51 kW @ 5600 rpm

Maximum torque :	110 Nm or 81 lb.ft @ 2500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	8.7 L/100km 32 mpg UK / 27 mpg US

Range :	459 Km or 285 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	40 L 8.8 UK gallons 10.6 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	202 g/Km (estimate)

Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 Performance

Top Speed :	156 km/h or 97 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	13.7 s

Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	4

Wheelbase :	240 cm or 94.49 inches

Length :	420 cm or 165.35 inches

Width :	161 cm or 63.39 inches

Height :	141 cm or 55.51 inches

Max. Towing Capacity Weight :	0 Kg or 0 lbs

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Drums (- mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	175/70 R13

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	175/70 R13

Curb Weight :	845 kg OR 1863 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	12.1 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	520 L

Front Suspension :	Independent. McPherson. coil springs

Rear Suspension :	Torsion beam. Coil springs

How much horsepower (hp) does a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 have?
The 1981 Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 has 70 PS / 69 bhp / 51 kW horsepower.

How much does a Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 weighs?
The Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 weighs 845 Kg / 1863 lbs.

What is the top speed of a Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5?
The Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 top speed is 156 Km/h / 97 mph.

Is Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Volkswagen Jetta 1 1.5 is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Front Wheel Drive (FWD).