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Volkswagen Golf Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1980–1983) — First Generation Restyling 2

In this Volkswagen Golf generation, you can choose a three-door or five-door hatchback. The extra rear doors make the five-door body more convenient if you regularly carry passengers.

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Volkswagen Golf Engines and Transmissions

Among the three-door powertrain options, the 1.6 MT Formel E combines diesel power with a manual transmission. The gasoline 1.5 MT and 1.5 AT offer manual and automatic alternatives, respectively: choose the automatic for fewer tasks in traffic or the manual for control over shift timing. These examples all use front-wheel drive.

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.1 MTGasoline1093 cm³50 hp36 kW79 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 MT Formel EDiesel1588 cm³54 hp39 kW100 N⋅mManualFWD
1.1 MTGasoline1093 cm³60 hp44 kW93 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1471 cm³70 hp51 kW112 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1471 cm³70 hp51 kW112 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1588 cm³54 hp39 kW98 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATDiesel1588 cm³54 hp39 kW98 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1588 cm³70 hp51 kW133 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1272 cm³60 hp44 kW95 N⋅mManualFWD

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.1 MTGasoline1093 cm³50 hp36 kW79 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 MT Formel EDiesel1588 cm³54 hp39 kW100 N⋅mManualFWD
1.1 MTGasoline1093 cm³60 hp44 kW93 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1471 cm³70 hp51 kW112 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1471 cm³70 hp51 kW112 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1588 cm³54 hp39 kW98 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATDiesel1588 cm³54 hp39 kW98 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1588 cm³70 hp51 kW133 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1272 cm³60 hp44 kW95 N⋅mManualFWD

Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.1 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm775 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.6 MT Formel E3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm810 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.1 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm810 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.5 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm850 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.5 AT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm880 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.6 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm900 kg1280 kg125 mm
1.6 AT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm900 kg1280 kg125 mm
1.6 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm900 kg1350 kg125 mm
1.3 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm820 kg1240 kg125 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.1 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm775 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.6 MT Formel E3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm810 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.1 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm810 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.5 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm850 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.5 AT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm880 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.6 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm900 kg1280 kg125 mm
1.6 AT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm900 kg1280 kg125 mm
1.6 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm900 kg1350 kg125 mm
1.3 MT3820 mm1610 mm1410 mm2400 mm820 kg1240 kg125 mm

Volkswagen Golf Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.1 MT345 l
1.6 MT Formel E345 l
1.1 MT345 l
1.5 MT345 l
1.5 AT345 l
1.6 MT345 l
1.6 AT345 l
1.6 MT345 l
1.3 MT345 l

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.1 MT368 l
1.6 MT Formel E368 l
1.1 MT368 l
1.5 MT368 l
1.5 AT368 l
1.6 MT368 l
1.6 AT368 l
1.6 MT368 l
1.3 MT368 l