| General information |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
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| Model | Golf |
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| Generation | Golf I Cabrio (155) |
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| Modification (Engine) | GLi 1.6 (110 Hp) |
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| Start of production | March, 1979 year |
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| End of production | August, 1982 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 4 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg25.22 UK mpg8.93 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.1 l/100 km
33.13 US mpg39.79 UK mpg14.08 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 9.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
172 km/h
106.88 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.5 kg/Hp, 117 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 110 Hp @ 6100 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 69.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
140 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
103.26 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Model/Code | EG |
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| Engine displacement |
1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
79.5 mm
3.13 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
4.5 - 6.5 l
4.76 - 6.87 US qt | 3.96 - 5.72 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 13 |
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