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Volkswagen Golf Specs, Engines (1974–1978) — First Generation

The first-generation Volkswagen Golf is a compact Hatchback 3-door or Hatchback 5-door you can use as a daily runabout. The cabin is practical, the layout is front-wheel drive, and the engines stay simple.

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Volkswagen Golf Engines and Transmissions

A typical Volkswagen Golf engine here is a 1.5-litre unit in gasoline or diesel form. Selected three-door examples include gasoline and diesel 1.5 MT manuals plus a gasoline 1.5 AT automatic, all front-wheel drive. That powertrain keeps the drivetrain simple: engine and transmission up front, driving the front wheels.

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
1.1 MTGasoline1093 cm³60 hp44 kW93 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1471 cm³70 hp51 kW112 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1471 cm³70 hp51 kW112 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1588 cm³75 hp55 kW125 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1588 cm³75 hp55 kW125 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 MTDiesel1471 cm³50 hp36 kW80 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
1.1 MTGasoline1093 cm³60 hp44 kW93 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1471 cm³70 hp51 kW112 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1471 cm³70 hp51 kW112 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1588 cm³75 hp55 kW125 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1588 cm³75 hp55 kW125 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 MTDiesel1471 cm³50 hp36 kW80 N⋅mManualFWD

Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
ModificationCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.1 MT775 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.1 MT810 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.5 MT850 kg1210 kg125 mm
1.5 AT880 kg1230 kg125 mm
1.6 MT850 kg1210 kg125 mm
1.6 AT820 kg1230 kg125 mm
1.5 MT835 kg1250 kg125 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
ModificationCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.1 MT775 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.1 MT810 kg1240 kg125 mm
1.5 MT850 kg1210 kg125 mm
1.5 AT880 kg1230 kg125 mm
1.6 MT850 kg1210 kg125 mm
1.6 AT820 kg1230 kg125 mm
1.5 MT835 kg1250 kg125 mm