Volkswagen Golf 1983 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf |
| Year: | 1983 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1272 ccm |
| Max power: | 54 PS (40 kW) at 5400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 97 Nm at 3400 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 75 x 72 mm (3 x 2.8 inches) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 6.4 litres/100 km (36.75 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0651 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors: | 3 |
| Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 330 litres (88 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 830 kg (1829.8 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3990 mm (157.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1670 mm (65.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2340 mm (92.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 138 g/km |






















