Volkswagen Golf Mk1 1.5
37 kW50 PS50 hp80 Nm1974–1993
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- Power
- 37 kW 50 PS · 50 hp
- Torque
- 80 Nm 59 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 19.0 s
- Kerb weight
- 750 kg
- Boot volume
- 320 l
- Top speed
- 141 km/h
A 1.5-litre diesel engine with 37 kW (50 PS) and 80 Nm of torque powers the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 1.5 diesel. The Golf Mk1 1.5 diesel has front-wheel drive.
Across the Golf Mk1 range, the Golf Mk1 1.5 diesel is the strongest on torque (80 Nm). In figures, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 19.0 s, tops out at 141 km/h, tips the scales at 750 kg and has 67 PS per tonne to work with. Rivals worth a side-by-side look against the Golf Mk1 1.5 diesel: the Lada VAZ-2109.
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Engine
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,500 cm³ 1.5 l · 92 cu in |
| Power | 37 kW 50 PS · 50 hp |
| Torque | 80 Nm 59 lb-ft |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 19.0 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 141 km/h 88 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,705 mm 145.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,610 mm 63.4 in |
| Height | 1,395 mm 54.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm 94.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 750 kg 1,653 lb |
| Boot volume | 320 l 11.3 cu ft |
Production
| Years | 1974–1993 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Golf Mk1 (1974–1993) |
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