| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Generation | Golf I Cabrio |
| Type (Engine) | GLS 1.5 (70 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 | 10.3 l/100 km 22.8 US mpg 27.4 UK mpg 9.7 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 | 14.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 14.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 13.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h 93.21 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 13 kg/Hp, 76.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.3 kg/Nm, 120.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 70 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 48 Hp/l |
| Torque | 110 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 81.13 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | JB |
| Engine displacement | 1457 cm3 88.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 79.5 mm 3.13 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 73.4 mm 2.89 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 | 910 kg 2006.21 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1270 kg 2799.87 lbs. |
| Max load | 360 kg 793.66 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%) | 1000 kg 2204.62 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 400 kg 881.85 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3815 mm 150.2 in. |
| Width | 1610 mm 63.39 in. |
| Height | 1410 mm 55.51 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2398 mm 94.41 in. |
| Front track | 1390 mm 54.72 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1358 mm 53.46 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 125 mm 4.92 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 front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 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 |
| Wheel rims size | 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 GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)? | 150 km/h | 93.21 mph 0-100 km/h: 14.3 sec 0-60 mph: 13.6 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)? | 70 Hp, 110 Nm 81.13 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1979 GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)? | 1.5 l 1457 cm3 88.91 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1979 Volkswagen GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio Cabriolet 1979 GLS 1.5 (70 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 Cabriolet? | 3815 mm 150.2 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet? | 1610 mm 63.39 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)? | 910 kg 2006.21 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1979 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio GLS 1.5 (70 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 GLS 1.5 (70 Hp)? | 4, manual transmission |
