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Volkswagen Golf Typ 17 (1974–1994) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 1 1974 - 1994 Typ 17 Hatchback
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Volkswagen Golf Typ 17 overview

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 17) is the 1st generation of the Golf, built from 1974 to 1994. It is offered as a Hatchback with 15 engines (diesel, petrol), from 50 HP to 112 HP. The 1.3 (60 Hp) reaches a top speed of 150 km/h and is 3723 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf have?

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 17) has 50 HP to 112 HP, depending on the engine: 1.5 Ea827 (50 HP), 1.1 Ea111 (50 HP), 1.1 (50 HP), 1.1 Ea111 (52 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (54 HP), 1.3 Ea111 (60 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (70 HP), 1.5 Ea827 (70 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (72 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (95 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (98 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (110 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (112 HP).

What engines are available for the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is available with 15 engines: 1.5 Ea827 (50 HP, diesel), 1.1 Ea111 (50 HP, petrol), 1.1 (50 HP, petrol), 1.1 Ea111 (52 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (54 HP, diesel), 1.3 Ea111 (60 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (70 HP, diesel), 1.5 Ea827 (70 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (72 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (95 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (98 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea827 (110 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea827 (112 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is 3723 mm long, 1610 mm wide, 1410 mm tall, with a 2400 mm wheelbase.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf I 5-door
Year 1979–1983
Platform VW A Platform / A1
Variant 1.3 (60 Hp)
Body type hatchback
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 5

Power & torque

Power 60 HP
Power @ max rpm 5600 rpm
Torque 95 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 3500 rpm

Performance

Top speed 150 km/h
0–60 mph 13.5 s

Engine

Engine code GF
Displacement 1272 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 75.0 mm
Stroke 72.0 mm
Compression ratio 8.2
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system carburettor
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Valvetrain ohc
Oil capacity 3.0 L
Engine layout Front Transverse

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Front Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type manual
Gears 4
Gearbox code 084
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 3723 mm
Width 1610 mm
Height 1410 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front track 1389 mm
Rear track 1361 mm
Boot space 368 – 1102 L
Ground clearance 124 mm
Turning circle 10.0 m

Mass

Kerb weight 775 kg
Max weight 1200 kg
Max load 425 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel tank 40.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing Arm Torsion
Front brakes Disc, 238.76 mm
Rear brakes Drum, 180.34 mm
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Wheel rims Front wheel rims: 5J x 13Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.6 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 1979
End Of Production 1983

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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