| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Generation | Golf I (5-door) |
| Type (Engine) | 1.3 (60 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1979 year |
| End of production | 1983 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph | 13.5 sec |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h 93.21 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.6 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| 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 | 8.2:1 |
| 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 |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 775 kg 1708.58 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs. |
| Max load | 425 kg 936.96 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%) | 800 kg 1763.7 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 400 kg 881.85 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| 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 (Back) track | 1361 mm 53.58 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 124 mm 4.88 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10 m 32.81 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)? | Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1979 Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp)? | 150 km/h | 93.21 mph 0-60 mph: 13.5 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)? | 60 Hp, 95 Nm 70.07 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)? | 1.3 l 1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1979 Volkswagen 1.3 (60 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) Hatchback 1979 1.3 (60 Hp)? | Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 3723 mm 146.57 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 1610 mm 63.39 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp)? | 775 kg 1708.58 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp)? | 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback? | 368 – 1102 l 13 – 38.92 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door) 1.3 (60 Hp)? | 4, manual transmission |
