Volkswagen Golf I (17) (1974–1983)
The Volkswagen Golf I (17) was offered with 12 engine versions (11 gasoline, 1 diesel), from 50 to 112 hp, built 1974–1983.
EnlargeProduction years1974–1983
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length150.2 in (3,815 mm)
Width63.4 in (1,610 mm) – 64.1 in (1,628 mm)
Height55.5 in (1,410 mm) – 54.9 in (1,394 mm)
Cargo volume13.0 cu ft (368 l)
Fuel tank11.9 gal (45 l)
All Volkswagen Golf I (17) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 (50 hp) | 1974–1979 | Gasoline | 50 hp (37 kW) | |||||
| 1.5 (70 hp) | 1974–1975 | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | |||||
| 1.6 (75 hp) | 1975–1977 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | |||||
| 1.5 D (50 hp) | 1976–1980 | Diesel | 50 hp (37 kW) | 60 lb-ft (82 Nm) | 87 mph (140 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | ||
| 1.6 GTI (110 hp) | 1976–1982 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 112 mph (180 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | ||
| 1.5 (70 hp) Automatic | 1977–1983 | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | 81 lb-ft (110 Nm) | 95 mph (153 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | ||
| 1.1 (50 hp) | 1979–1983 | Gasoline | 50 hp (37 kW) | 58 lb-ft (79 Nm) | 87 mph (140 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | ||
| 1.3 (60 hp) | 1979–1983 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) | 93 mph (150 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | ||
| 1.6 D (54 hp) | 1980–1983 | Gasoline | 54 hp (40 kW) | |||||
| 1.1 (52 hp) | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 52 hp (38 kW) | |||||
| 1.6 TD (70 hp) | 1982–1983 | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | |||||
| 1.8 GTI (112 hp) | 1982–1983 | Gasoline | 112 hp (82 kW) | Front-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.