| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brasilia |
| Generation | Brasilia (5-door) |
| Type (Engine) | 1.6 (65 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1973 year |
| End of production | 1982 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 7.3 l/100 km 32.2 US mpg 38.7 UK mpg 13.7 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg 32.5 UK mpg 11.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 18 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 18 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 17.1 sec |
| Maximum speed | 138 km/h 85.75 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 13.8 kg/Hp, 72.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 65 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 41 Hp/l |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 84.82 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | BA |
| Engine displacement | 1584 cm3 96.66 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | 180° flat V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 85.5 mm 3.37 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 69 mm 2.72 in. |
| Compression ratio | 7.2:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.5 l 2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 900 kg 1984.16 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1320 kg 2910.1 lbs. |
| Max load | 420 kg 925.94 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 81 l 2.86 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 244 l 8.62 cu. ft. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4040 mm 159.06 in. |
| Width | 1606 mm 63.23 in. |
| Height | 1438 mm 56.61 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm 94.49 in. |
| Front track | 1326 mm 52.2 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1361 mm 53.58 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 149 mm 5.87 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11 m 36.09 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Torsion |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer, Torsion |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 14 |
| What is the body type, Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door)? | Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)? | 8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg 32.5 UK mpg 11.5 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1973 Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)? | 138 km/h | 85.75 mph 0-100 km/h: 18 sec 0-60 mph: 17.1 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback 1973 1.6 (65 Hp)? | 65 Hp, 115 Nm 84.82 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback 1973 1.6 (65 Hp)? | 1.6 l 1584 cm3 96.66 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1973 Volkswagen 1.6 (65 Hp)? | 4, 180° flat V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) Hatchback 1973 1.6 (65 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback? | 4040 mm 159.06 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback? | 1606 mm 63.23 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)? | 900 kg 1984.16 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)? | 1320 kg 2910.1 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia Hatchback? | 81 – 244 l 2.86 – 8.62 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1973 Volkswagen Brasilia (5-door) 1.6 (65 Hp)? | 4, manual transmission |
