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Volkswagen Golf I (3-door) 1.1 (52 Hp)
Overall Rating
Volkswagen Golf:
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada , and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico. Historically, the Golf is Volkswagen's best-selling model and is among the world's top three best-selling nameplates, with more than 35 million units sold as of 2019....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (3-door) Overview:
Volkswagen Golf (I (3-door)). Weighing only 750 kg, it’s quite light. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.1 (52 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A basic entry-level engine, best suited for city driving where its modest power output is less of a hindrance.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy due to its small displacement, making it a very economical choice for urban use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic design and heritage
- • Excellent driving dynamics (especially GTI models)
- • Practical hatchback body style
- • Good fuel economy on diesel variants
- • Generally reliable and easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Entry-level engines can feel underpowered
- • Limited comfort and luxury features
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
- • Road noise can be high at speed
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (3-door): 1980 - 1983).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Golf |
| Generation: | I (3-door) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.1 (52 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1983 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 52 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | GG More details about the engine GG |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.4 kg/Hp, 69.3 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 750 |
| Max. weight: | 1170 |
| Max load: | 420 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1102 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 368 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3723 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1610 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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