Volkswagen1974 Golf, L, GL Specs

1974 (Mk1) Volkswagen Golf, L, GL Specs & Performance

1974 - 1981 (Mk1)

Tech Specs Summary


1.1 L Inline 4

87 mph

15.8 seconds

49 hp

29.4 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

12.4-35.1 ft3
lb
1,653 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
87 mph
0-62 mph
15.8 seconds
0-60 mph
15.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
33.75 lb/hp
Power
49 hp
Torque
58 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
29.4 mpg
Total Range
349 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.1 Liter
66.6 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
49 hp @ 5,200 RPM
50 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
58 lb·ft @ 2,800 RPM
79 N·m @ 2,800 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8:1
Bore x Stroke
2.736 x 2.835 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.97:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.74 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
12 hp
Cylinder Volume
16.7 in3
BMEP
131.9 PSI
9.1 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
145 x 13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3-5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
12.4-35.1 ft3
Turning Radius
34 ft
Curb Weight
1,653 lbs
Gross Weight
2,646 lbs
Maximum Payload
993 lbs
Towing Capacity
882-1,764 lbs
Length
145.9 in
Width
63.4 in
Height
55.5 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in
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3.9

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating2.6
Practicality Rating3.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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