Volkswagen Golf 1974 1 Hatchback
This generation of Volkswagen Golf 1 has been produced from November, 1974 to December, 1983. We can provide information about 10 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Volkswagen (VW) is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.1 to 1.6 litres and power of from 50 to 110 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.5 to 1.6 litres and power of from 50 to 54 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (9 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.
Volkswagen Golf 1974 1 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.3 to 9.1 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 6.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1974 1 hatchback petrol engine version is Volkswagen Golf 1.5, consuming 8.3 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1974 1 hatchback diesel - Volkswagen Golf 1600 Diesel for 100 kilometers consumes 6.7 liters of diesel.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 12.9 seconds has Volkswagen Golf 1500 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Diesel reaching this speed only in 16.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 180 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 4-cylinder 110 hp version (Volkswagen Golf 1.6 GTI).
Lenght of Volkswagen Golf is 382 cm, it is small car. Volkswagen Golf gross weight is from 1200 to 1250 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.
This Volkswagen (VW) is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1900 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Golf prices and costs.
Volkswagen Golf modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.1 1100 Nov 1974 — Aug 1981 | 1.1 Petrol | 50 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (4) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.1
Aug 1981 — Sep 1983 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.1 Petrol | 50 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1979 1.3 1300 Aug 1979 — Aug 1981 | 1.3 Petrol | 60 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (4) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1980 1.5 1500
Sep 1980 — Aug 1981 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 12.9 seconds |
1.5 Petrol | 70 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.5 Aug 1981 — Sep 1983 | 1.5 Petrol | 70 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (4) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1977 1.5
Jan 1977 — Dec 1983 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.5 Petrol | 70 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic |
| Volkswagen Golf 1976 1.5 D Jan 1976 — Dec 1980 | 1.5 Diesel | 50 HP | - | Manual (4) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1976 1.6 GTI
Jan 1976 — Dec 1982 Most powerfull petrol version (110 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1980 1.6 1600 Diesel
Sep 1980 — Aug 1981 Most powerfull diesel version (54 HP) |
1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (4) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.6 Diesel
Aug 1981 — Sep 1983 Most powerfull diesel version (54 HP) |
1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (4) |
Volkswagen Golf prices
Volkswagen Golf 1974 - 1983 hatchback price in Latvia is from 300 € to 4500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is very high - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 11 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1974 - 1983 prices). Volkswagen Golf high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Volkswagen (VW) could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1983 price | 2300 € | 3200 € | 4100 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1982 price | 1000 € | 2200 € | 4500 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1981 price | 2500 € | 2700 € | 2900 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1978 price | 400 € | 600 € | 800 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1977 price | 300 € | 600 € | 800 € |
Volkswagen Golf total costs of ownership
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Volkswagen Golf 1974 1 hatchback features (options)
Percentage of Volkswagen Golf with corresponding feature (option)
53% Rear-view camera
18% Electrically adjustable seats
18% Bi-xenon lights
18% Sunroof
12% Adjustable steering wheel
12%
Volkswagen Golf 1974 1 hatchback photo images
Volkswagen Golf reviews
Total 105 Volkswagen Golf owner reviews
Pros: Simple as 2x2, costs are rising along with expectations. Start with 1.6 diesel, then 1.9 then 1 .9TDI. Improvements are a never-ending story of car. The money to fall as if through a hole in a bag.
Cons: No bad things to say, if only high-quality parts are scarce.
| Purchase year: | 1993 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 111`000 kilometers (23 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend