The Brasilia hatchback offers a spacious and practical interior, with seating for five and a generous cargo area. Its dimensions make it suitable for urban commuting and tight parking situations. The vehicle is known for its fuel efficiency and comfortable ride.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
Length
4040 mm 159.06 in.
Width
1606 mm 63.23 in.
Height
1438 mm 56.61 in.
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front Track
1326 mm 52.2 in.
Rear Track
1361 mm 53.58 in.
Min Turning Circle
11 m 36.09 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
149 mm 5.87 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Brasilia is a fuel-efficient car that consumes 7.3 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers in extra-urban driving and 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers in combined driving. It runs on petrol and has a moderate fuel consumption.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg 38.7 UK mpg 13.7 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg 32.47 UK mpg 11.49 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Brasilia model with an internal combustion engine, producing 65 Hp at 4600 rpm and 115 Nm of torque at 3200 rpm. It has a rear, longitudinal engine layout, with a 1584 cm3 displacement and a 4-cylinder, 180° flat V-engine. The car features a 4-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The suspension consists of a transverse stabilizer and torsion in the front, and independent coil spring, transverse stabilizer, and torsion in the rear. The engine uses a carburettor and OHV valvetrain, with a compression ratio of 7.2 and 2 valves per cylinder.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
65 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
41 Hp/l
Torque
115 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 84.82 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
BA
Engine Displacement
1584 cm3 96.66 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
180° flat V-engine
Cylinder Bore
85.5 mm 3.37 in.
Piston Stroke
69 mm 2.72 in.
Compression Ratio
7.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 l 2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The car is a Brasilia with disc front brakes, drum rear brakes, and a worm-reduction unit steering type. It has wheel rims size of 5J x 14.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Wheel Rims Size
5J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The Brasilia has a weight-to-power ratio of 13.8 kg/Hp (72.2 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.8 kg/Nm (127.8 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 900 kg (1984.16 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1320 kg (2910.1 lbs.), allowing for a maximum load of 420 kg (925.94 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 81 l (2.86 cu. ft.) to 244 l (8.62 cu. ft.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
13.8 kg/Hp, 72.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.8 kg/Nm, 127.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
900 kg 1984.16 lbs.
Max Weight
1320 kg 2910.1 lbs.
Max Load
420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
81 l 2.86 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
244 l 8.62 cu. ft.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Brasilia (5-door)
The Brasilia has a minimum turning circle of 11 meters.
The vehicle stands at 1438 mm (56.61 in.) in height.
The Brasilia has a ground clearance of 149 mm (5.87 in.), providing some protection from rough roads.
18 seconds
138 km/h (85.75 mph)
No, the Brasilia is not a fast car, but it's reliable and efficient for daily driving.
The Brasilia runs on petrol (gasoline).
The Brasilia consumes 7.3 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers in extra-urban driving.
The Brasilia consumes 8.7 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers in combined driving.
The car produces 65 Hp at 4600 rpm.
The car has an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 1584 cm3.
The internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
It has disc front brakes.
It has a worm-reduction unit steering type.
The size of the wheel rims is 5J x 14.
A more affordable and fuel-efficient alternative to the Beetle.
Brazil.
Brazil and other countries in South America.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Brasilia is 13.8 kg/Hp (72.2 Hp/tonne).
The Brasilia has a maximum load capacity of 420 kg (925.94 lbs.).
The trunk boot space in the Brasilia ranges from 81 l (2.86 cu. ft.) to 244 l (8.62 cu. ft.).
