The Golf is a car with a maximum speed of 150 km/h (93.21 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 13.5 seconds.
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Max Speed
150 km/h 93.21 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
13.5 sec
Body & Dimensions
The car is a Golf model with a hatchback body type, seating for 5 people and 3 doors. It has a length of 3723 mm (146.57 in), width of 1610 mm (63.39 in), height of 1410 mm (55.51 in), and a wheelbase of 2400 mm (94.49 in). The front and rear tracks are 1389 mm (54.69 in) and 1361 mm (53.58 in) respectively. The minimum turning circle is 10 m (32.81 ft) and the ride height/ground clearance is 124 mm (4.88 in).
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
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 Track
1361 mm 53.58 in.
Min Turning Circle
10 m 32.81 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
124 mm 4.88 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Golf is a popular hatchback car that runs on petrol (gasoline) fuel type, offering a reliable and efficient driving experience.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf model with a front, transverse 4-cylinder inline engine, featuring a carburettor and SOHC valvetrain in an inline configuration. The engine has a displacement of 1272 cm3, producing 60 Hp at 5600 rpm and 95 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated, has a compression ratio of 8.2, and uses 10W-40 / VW 500 00 oil. The car features a 4-speed manual transmission, driving the front wheels, and uses a wishbone suspension in the front and a trailing arm, torsion suspension in the rear. The car has a 4.5 l coolant capacity and a 3.5 l oil capacity.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
60 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
47.2 Hp/l
Torque
95 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 70.07 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
GF
Engine Displacement
1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75.01 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression Ratio
8.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
Coolant
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm, Torsion
Brakes
The Golf model features a reliable braking system with disc brakes at the front (238.76 mm) and drum brakes at the rear (180.34 mm). The steering system is a rack and pinion type, and the wheel rims are 5J x 13 for both front and rear wheels.
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Front Brakes
Disc, 238.76 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 180.34 mm
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 5J x 13 Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a weight-to-power ratio of 12.5 kg/Hp and 80 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.9 kg/Nm and 126.7 Nm/tonne. It has a kerb weight of 750 kg and a maximum weight of 1170 kg. The trunk boot space is 368 l minimum and 1102 l maximum. The fuel tank capacity is 40 l. The permitted trailer load with brakes is 800 kg and without brakes is 400 kg.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.5 kg/Hp, 80 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.9 kg/Nm, 126.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Max Weight
1170 kg 2579.41 lbs.
Max Load
420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
368 l 13 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1102 l 38.92 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf I (3-door)
The body type of the car is a hatchback.
The car seats 5 people.
The ground clearance of the car is 124 mm (4.88 in).
The maximum speed of the Golf is 150 km/h (93.21 mph).
The Golf can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 13.5 seconds.
The Golf's specs have been rated as a 3.
Petrol (Gasoline)
Hatchback
Yes, the Golf is known for its reliability and durability.
The engine layout is front, transverse.
It has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The engine displacement is 1272 cm3.
Disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
Rack and pinion.
5J x 13 for both front and rear wheels.
The Golf can seat up to 5 passengers.
The Golf has an average fuel efficiency of around 30-35 miles per gallon.
Some Golf models offer all-wheel drive, while others have front-wheel drive.
The kerb weight of the Volkswagen Golf is 750 kg or 1653.47 lbs.
The maximum weight of the Volkswagen Golf is 1170 kg or 2579.41 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity of the Volkswagen Golf is 40 l or 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
