Volkswagen Golf I (17) 1.1 (50 hp), 1974–1979

Gasoline engine with 50 hp (37 kW), built 1974–1979, hatchback body. The Volkswagen Golf I (17) has 9 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power50 hp (37 kW)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.1 (50 hp)

Performance

Power50 hp (37 kW)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback

What to check on a Volkswagen Golf with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Volkswagen Golf I (17) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.5 (70 hp)Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.6 (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.5 D (50 hp)Diesel50 hp (37 kW)
1.6 GTI (110 hp)Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)
1.5 (70 hp) AutomaticGasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.1 (50 hp)Gasoline50 hp (37 kW)
1.3 (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.6 D (54 hp)Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)
1.1 (52 hp)Gasoline52 hp (38 kW)
1.6 TD (70 hp)Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
1.8 GTI (112 hp)Gasoline112 hp (82 kW)

← All Volkswagen Golf I (17) engines

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