Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D 1980 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf 1.6 D | 
| Year: | 1980 | 
| Category: | Midsize family cars | 
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen | 
| Seats: | 5 | 
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder | 
| Engine location: | Front, transverse | 
| Displacement: | 1588 ccm | 
| Max power: | 54 PS (40 kW) at 4800 Rev. per min. | 
| Max torque: | 100 Nm at 2300 Rev. per min. | 
| Compression: | 23:1 | 
| Bore x stroke: | 69.5 x 72 mm (2.7 x 2.8 inches) | 
| Fuel system: | Programmed fuel injection | 
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Diesel | 
| Drive: | Front wheels | 
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0617 PS/kg | 
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 5 | 
| Passenger space: | 3860 litres (1020 gallons) | 
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 | 
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks | 
| Rear brakes: | Drums | 
| Front tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 | 
| Rear tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 | 
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) | 
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 875 kg (1929 pounds) | 
| Overall length: | 3830 mm (150.8 inches) | 
| Overall width: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) | 
| Overall height: | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) | 
| Wheelbase: | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) | 
| Fuel capacity: | 40 litres (10.57 gallons) | 
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 






















