| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Generation | Golf I Cabrio |
| Type (Engine) | GLi 1.6 (110 Hp) |
| Start of production | March, 1979 year |
| End of production | August, 1982 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg 25.2 UK mpg 8.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg 39.8 UK mpg 14.1 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 9.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 172 km/h 106.88 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.5 kg/Hp, 117 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 110 Hp @ 6100 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 69.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 140 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 103.26 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | EG |
| Engine displacement | 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 79.5 mm 3.13 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 80 mm 3.15 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| 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 | 940 kg 2072.35 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1270 kg 2799.87 lbs. |
| Max load | 330 kg 727.53 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 220 l 7.77 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 400 kg 881.85 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3815 mm 150.2 in. |
| Width | 1630 mm 64.17 in. |
| Height | 1395 mm 54.92 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2398 mm 94.41 in. |
| Front track | 1404 mm 55.28 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1372 mm 54.02 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 117 mm 4.61 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.3 m 33.79 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 13 |
| What is the body type, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio? | Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1979 Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)? | 172 km/h | 106.88 mph 0-100 km/h: 10.2 sec 0-60 mph: 9.7 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)? | 110 Hp, 140 Nm 103.26 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)? | 1.6 l 1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1979 Volkswagen GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio Cabriolet 1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)? | Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet? | 3815 mm 150.2 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet? | 1630 mm 64.17 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)? | 940 kg 2072.35 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)? | 1270 kg 2799.87 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet? | 220 l 7.77 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
