1979 Golf S, LS, GLS Specs1979 (Mk1) Volkswagen Golf S, LS, GLS Specs & Performance
1979 - 1983 (Mk1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.3 L Inline 4
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- 93 mph
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- 14.6 seconds
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- 59 hp
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- 34.1 mpg
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- 3-5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 12.4-35.1 ft3
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- 1,720 lbs
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 14.6 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 14.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 29.15 lb/hp
- Power
- 59 hp
- Torque
- 70 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 34.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 404 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 1.3 Liter
- 77.6 in3
- Layout
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 59 hp @ 5,100 RPM
- 60 ps @ 5,100 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 70 lb·ft @ 3,100 RPM
- 95 N·m @ 3,100 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Single-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Transversal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 11.9 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Bore x Stroke
- 2.953 x 2.835 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.04:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.75 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 15 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 19.4 in3
- BMEP
- 136.1 PSI
- 9.4 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 4 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 3 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 155 x 13
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Trailing-Arm
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
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
- 1,720 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 2,734 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 1,014 lbs
- Length
- 150.2 in
- Width
- 63.4 in
- Height
- 55.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in
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