Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.6 Turbo Diesel
Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.6 diesel description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.6 Turbo Diesel has been produced from August, 1982 to September, 1983. It has diesel engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 70 horsepower on 4500 rpm and torque 133 Nm (Newton metres) on 2600 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.6 Turbo Diesel has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.6 Turbo Diesel accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 155 km/h.
Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.6 Turbo Diesel fuel consumption is 5.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (16.9 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1974 - 1983 version. Fuel tank capacity is 40 litres or 10.57 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.6 Turbo Diesel technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Turbo Diesel | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1982. August ... 1983. September | ||
Engine: | 1600 cm3 Diesel | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 70 HP ON 4500 RPM | Torque: | 133 NM ON 2600 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 155 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 (combined) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km (38.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres (10.6 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.82m (length) 1.61m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 117 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1102 litres (with rear seats folded down) |
All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1974 - 1983] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Volkswagen Golf 1974 1.1 1100
Nov 1974 — Aug 1981 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.1 Petrol | 50 HP | 8.5 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.1
Aug 1981 — Sep 1983 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.1 Petrol | 50 HP | 8.5 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1979 1.3 1300
Aug 1979 — Aug 1981 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.3 Petrol | 60 HP | 8.5 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1980 1.5 1500 Sep 1980 — Aug 1981 | 1.5 Petrol | 70 HP | 8.8 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.5 Aug 1981 — Sep 1983 | 1.5 Petrol | 70 HP | 8.9 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1976 1.6 GTI Jul 1976 — Aug 1981 | 1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 8.8 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.6 GTI
Aug 1981 — Aug 1982 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 8.8 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1980 1.6 1600 Diesel Sep 1980 — Aug 1981 | 1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 6.7 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1981 1.6 Diesel
Aug 1981 — Sep 1983 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 6.7 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1982 1.6 Turbo Diesel
Aug 1982 — Sep 1983 Most powerfull diesel version (70 HP) |
1.6 Diesel | 70 HP | 5.9 l/100km |
Volkswagen Golf 1982 1.8 GTI
Aug 1982 — Sep 1983 Most powerfull petrol version (112 HP) |
1.8 Petrol | 112 HP | - |