Volkswagen Golf 1.5 S Automatic 1978 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Hatchback
Doors
3
Drivetrain
Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type
Automatic transmission
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
51 / 70
Displacement (ccm)
1457
Fuel type
Normal

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GENERAL Volkswagen Golf 1.5 S Automatic 1978
Brand Volkswagen
Range Golf
Generation I
Model series Golf (I) (1978 - 1980)
Engine version Golf 1.5
Engine subversion S Automatic
Car body type Hatchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 3
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Model launch date 08.1978
Model end date 08.1980
PERFORMANCE Volkswagen Golf 1.5 S Automatic 1978
Maximum power (kW) 51
Maximum power (HP) 70
Acceleration (s) 14,7
Top speed (km/h) 153
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Volkswagen Golf 1.5 S Automatic 1978
Fuel type Normal
Gas / fuel tank size 40,0 l
Fuel consumption city 11,0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 7,2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 10,1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 9,4 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Volkswagen Golf 1.5 S Automatic 1978
Torque 108
Number of gears 3
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Carburettor
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1457
Power / torque 51 kW (70 HP) / 108 Nm
Power (KW) 51
Power (HP) 70
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1457 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5600 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 2500 RPM
TRANSMISSION Volkswagen Golf 1.5 S Automatic 1978
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Number of gears 3
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Volkswagen Golf 1.5 S Automatic 1978
Length (mm) 3815
Width (mm) 1610
Height (mm) 1410
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Turning circle (m) 10,5 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 320
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 805
Gross weight (kg) 1250
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 445
Roof load capacity 50 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1000 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 400 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Volkswagen Golf 1.5 S Automatic 1978
Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3
Number of seats (normal) 5
Foldable rear bench Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 155R13S
EQUIPMENT Volkswagen Golf 1.5 S Automatic 1978
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Car package

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