Volkswagen Golf I
1974–1983
Also known as: Golf 1
Key specs
- Power
- 50–111hp
- 37–82 kW
- Fuel use
- from 6l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.8–20.5s
- Engine
- 1.1–1.8l
- petrol, diesel
- Gearbox
- Manual, Automatic
- Drive
- Front-wheel
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Engines and versions9
Petrol · 7
1.1Manual · Front-wheel · 8 l/100 km · 18 s50hp37 kW
- Max power
- 50 hp
- Max torque
- 80 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 18 s
- Top speed
- 140 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1974–1983
- Body type
- Hatchback 3-door
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,093 cm³
- Max power
- 37 kW · 50 hp · at 5800 rpm
- Max torque
- 80 N·m · at 3000 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Compression ratio
- 8
- Bore × stroke
- 69.5 × 72 mm
- Engine code
- FA
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8 l/100 km
- City
- 10.5 l/100 km
- Highway
- 6.2 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 18 s
- Top speed
- 140 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 750 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,250 kg
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,000 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 155/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,404 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,372 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
1.3Manual · Front-wheel · 8.2 l/100 km · 15.5 s60hp44 kW
- Max power
- 60 hp
- Max torque
- 96 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 15.5 s
- Top speed
- 150 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1974–1983
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,272 cm³
- Max power
- 44 kW · 60 hp · at 5600 rpm
- Max torque
- 96 N·m · at 3000 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Compression ratio
- 8.5
- Bore × stroke
- 75 × 72 mm
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.2 l/100 km
- City
- 10.8 l/100 km
- Highway
- 6.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 15.5 s
- Top speed
- 150 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 790 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,290 kg
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,000 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 155/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,404 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,372 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
1.5Manual · Front-wheel · 8.5 l/100 km · 13.5 s69hp51 kW
- Max power
- 69 hp
- Max torque
- 110 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 13.5 s
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1974–1983
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,457 cm³
- Max power
- 51 kW · 69 hp · at 5600 rpm
- Max torque
- 110 N·m · at 3000 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Compression ratio
- 8.2
- Bore × stroke
- 79.5 × 73.4 mm
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.5 l/100 km
- City
- 11.2 l/100 km
- Highway
- 6.6 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 13.5 s
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 810 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,310 kg
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,000 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 155/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,404 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,372 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
1.6 CabrioletManual · Front-wheel · 8.8 l/100 km · 13.8 s1979–198369hp51 kW
- Max power
- 69 hp
- Max torque
- 122 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 13.8 s
- Top speed
- 158 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1979–1983
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cm³
- Max power
- 51 kW · 69 hp · at 5600 rpm
- Max torque
- 122 N·m · at 2800 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Compression ratio
- 8.2
- Bore × stroke
- 79.5 × 80 mm
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 8.8 l/100 km
- City
- 11.5 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 13.8 s
- Top speed
- 158 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 900 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,350 kg
- Trunk volume
- 240 l
- Boot (max.)
- 240 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 175/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,404 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,372 mm
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
1.6 AutomaticAutomatic · Front-wheel · 9.6 l/100 km · 15 s75hp55 kW
- Max power
- 75 hp
- Max torque
- 122 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 15 s
- Top speed
- 158 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1974–1983
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cm³
- Max power
- 55 kW · 75 hp · at 5600 rpm
- Max torque
- 122 N·m · at 3200 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Compression ratio
- 8.2
- Bore × stroke
- 79.5 × 80 mm
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 3
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.6 l/100 km
- City
- 12.5 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 15 s
- Top speed
- 158 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 860 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,360 kg
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,000 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 175/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,404 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,372 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
1.6 GTIManual · Front-wheel · 9.3 l/100 km · 9.2 s1976–1982110hp81 kW
- Max power
- 110 hp
- Max torque
- 140 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.2 s
- Top speed
- 182 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1976–1982
- Body type
- Hatchback 3-door
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cm³
- Max power
- 81 kW · 110 hp · at 6100 rpm
- Max torque
- 140 N·m · at 5000 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Bore × stroke
- 79.5 × 80 mm
- Engine code
- EG
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.3 l/100 km
- City
- 12 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.2 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.2 s
- Top speed
- 182 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 810 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,250 kg
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,000 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 175/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,404 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,372 mm
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
1.8 GTIManual · Front-wheel · 9.5 l/100 km · 8.8 s1982–1983111hp82 kW
- Max power
- 111 hp
- Max torque
- 153 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.8 s
- Top speed
- 182 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1982–1983
- Body type
- Hatchback 3-door
- Doors
- 3
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cm³
- Max power
- 82 kW · 111 hp · at 5800 rpm
- Max torque
- 153 N·m · at 3500 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Bore × stroke
- 81 × 86.4 mm
- Engine code
- DX
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.5 l/100 km
- City
- 12.2 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.3 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.8 s
- Top speed
- 182 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 840 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,280 kg
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,000 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 175/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,404 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,372 mm
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
Diesel · 2
1.5 DManual · Front-wheel · 6 l/100 km · 20.5 s1976–198050hp37 kW
- Max power
- 50 hp
- Max torque
- 82 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 20.5 s
- Top speed
- 140 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1976–1980
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,471 cm³
- Max power
- 37 kW · 50 hp · at 4800 rpm
- Max torque
- 82 N·m · at 2000 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Compression ratio
- 23
- Bore × stroke
- 76.5 × 80 mm
- Engine code
- CK
- Fuel grade
- Diesel
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 6 l/100 km
- City
- 7.4 l/100 km
- Highway
- 5.2 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 20.5 s
- Top speed
- 140 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 855 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,330 kg
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,000 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 155/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,404 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,372 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
1.6 DManual · Front-wheel · 6.2 l/100 km · 18.5 s1980–198354hp40 kW
- Max power
- 54 hp
- Max torque
- 100 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 18.5 s
- Top speed
- 143 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1980–1983
- Body type
- Hatchback 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,588 cm³
- Max power
- 40 kW · 54 hp · at 4800 rpm
- Max torque
- 100 N·m · at 2300 rpm
- Cylinders
- 4 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Compression ratio
- 23
- Bore × stroke
- 76.5 × 86.4 mm
- Engine code
- CR
- Fuel grade
- Diesel
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 6.2 l/100 km
- City
- 7.6 l/100 km
- Highway
- 5.3 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 18.5 s
- Top speed
- 143 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 870 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,350 kg
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Boot (max.)
- 1,000 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson
- Rear suspension
- Semi-independent, torsion beam
- Front brakes
- Discs
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Tyre size
- 155/70 R13
- Front track width
- 1,404 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,372 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Trim levels6
L1974–198312features
Interior
Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Black Interior, Fabric, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio Preparation
Safety
Rear Door Child Locks
Visibility & lights
Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Full-size spare wheel, R13 Wheels, Steel Wheels
LS1974–198315features
Interior
Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Black Interior, Fabric, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
Rear Door Child Locks
Visibility & lights
Automatic Headlight Leveling, Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Decorative Moldings, Full-size spare wheel, R13 Wheels, Steel Wheels
GL1974–198319features
Interior
Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Tinted Windows, Brown Interior, Velour, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
Rear Door Child Locks
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Automatic Headlight Leveling, Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Decorative Moldings, Metallic Paint, Full-size spare wheel, R13 Wheels, Steel Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
GLS1974–198322features
Comfort
Power Steering, Front Power Windows
Interior
Rear Armrest, Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Tinted Windows, Beige Interior, Velour, Driver's Seat Height Adjustment, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
Rear Door Child Locks
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Automatic Headlight Leveling, Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Decorative Moldings, Metallic Paint, Full-size spare wheel, R13 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
GTI1974–198322features
Comfort
Front Power Windows, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Tinted Windows, Black Interior, Fabric, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Automatic Headlight Leveling, Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Body Kit, Metallic Paint, Full-size spare wheel, R13 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
GTD1974–198318features
Comfort
Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Tinted Windows, Black Interior, Fabric, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Automatic Headlight Leveling, Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Full-size spare wheel, R13 Wheels, Steel Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
Dimensions and weight
Hatchback 5-door
130
1 395
3 705
- Length
- 3,705–3,815 mm
- Width
- 1,610 mm
- Height
- 1,395 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
- Curb weight
- 790–870 kg
Hatchback 3-door
130
1 395
3 705
- Length
- 3,705–3,815 mm
- Width
- 1,610 mm
- Height
- 1,390–1,395 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
- Ground clearance
- 125–130 mm
- Trunk volume
- 340 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
- Curb weight
- 750–840 kg
Convertible
125
1 410
3 815
- Length
- 3,815 mm
- Width
- 1,620 mm
- Height
- 1,410 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
- Trunk volume
- 240 l
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
- Curb weight
- 900 kg
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About the Golf I
Volkswagen Golf I: 9 engines from 1.1 · 37 kW (50 hp) to 1.8 GTI · 82 kW (111 hp), fuel consumption from 6 l/100 km, trim levels L, LS, GL, GLS. Used Volkswagen Golf I prices and listings in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
How much fuel does the Volkswagen Golf I use?
Combined consumption ranges from 6 to 9.6 l/100 km depending on the engine. The most frugal version is the 1.5 D at 6 l/100 km.
Which engines does the Volkswagen Golf I come with?
9 engines are available: 1.1 · 37 kW (50 hp), 1.5 D · 37 kW (50 hp), 1.6 D · 40 kW (54 hp), 1.3 · 44 kW (60 hp), 1.5 · 51 kW (69 hp), 1.6 Cabriolet · 51 kW (69 hp), 1.6 Automatic · 55 kW (75 hp), 1.6 GTI · 81 kW (110 hp), 1.8 GTI · 82 kW (111 hp).
Which is the most powerful engine?
1.8 GTI: 82 kW (111 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf I?
Length 3705 mm, width 1610 mm, height 1395 mm, wheelbase 2400 mm.