Vehicle Specifications VW Golf 1, petrol
Sequence of release of Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Scirocco models
October 1974 The Golf Hatchback and Scirocco TS Coupe are launched. The Golf is available with a 1.1 L (1093 cc) or 1.5 L (1471 cc) engine. The Scirocco is only available with a...
October 1974 The Golf Hatchback and Scirocco TS Coupe are launched. The Golf is available with a 1.1 L (1093 cc) or 1.5 L (1471 cc) engine. The Scirocco is only available with a...
Vehicle identification data
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - Figure I The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is riveted to the upper front cross member near the hood latch (figure I). The plate...
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - Figure I The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is riveted to the upper front cross member near the hood latch (figure I). The plate...
Dimensions and weight of the car
Overall dimensions (mm) Model Length Height Width Golf 3815 1410 1610/1630 Jetta 4190 1410 1610/1630 Scirocco 3885 1309 1624 Ground clearance (all models) — 117 Weight (kg) The...
Overall dimensions (mm) Model Length Height Width Golf 3815 1410 1610/1630 Jetta 4190 1410 1610/1630 Scirocco 3885 1309 1624 Ground clearance (all models) — 117 Weight (kg) The...
Data for maintenance purposes
Used oils and technical fluids Motor oil - Universal SAE 20W-50 Manual Transmission/Final Drive - Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 80 Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF...
Used oils and technical fluids Motor oil - Universal SAE 20W-50 Manual Transmission/Final Drive - Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 80 Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF...
Engine adjustment data
Compression in cylinders (bar) Engine types 1.1 FA/GG/FJ — 8-10 1.1EGG — 9-11 1.3 GF — 9-11 1.5/1.6/1.8l — 10-13 Spark plugs Engine - Spark Plug Type 1.1/1.1 E /1.3 FA/GG/FJ -...
Compression in cylinders (bar) Engine types 1.1 FA/GG/FJ — 8-10 1.1EGG — 9-11 1.3 GF — 9-11 1.5/1.6/1.8l — 10-13 Spark plugs Engine - Spark Plug Type 1.1/1.1 E /1.3 FA/GG/FJ -...
Engine data 1.1/1.3 l
Main characteristics of the engine Engine code - FA/GG/FJ - GF Working volume - 1093 cm³-1272 cm³ Cylinder diameter (mm) — 69.5—75 Piston stroke (mm) — 72—72 Compression ratio -...
Main characteristics of the engine Engine code - FA/GG/FJ - GF Working volume - 1093 cm³-1272 cm³ Cylinder diameter (mm) — 69.5—75 Piston stroke (mm) — 72—72 Compression ratio -...
Engine data 1.5/1.6/1.8 l
Main characteristics of the engine Engine code FH FD JB GH Working volume cm³ 1471 1471 1457 1457 Cylinder diameter 76.5 76.5 79.5 79.5 Piston stroke 80 80 73.5 73.5 Compression...
Main characteristics of the engine Engine code FH FD JB GH Working volume cm³ 1471 1471 1457 1457 Cylinder diameter 76.5 76.5 79.5 79.5 Piston stroke 80 80 73.5 73.5 Compression...
Engine electrical equipment data
Generator Manufacturer - Bosch or Motorola Generator Type - Output Current Under Load 35A - 25A 45A - 30A 55A - 35A 65A - 45A The minimum length of the protruding part of the...
Generator Manufacturer - Bosch or Motorola Generator Type - Output Current Under Load 35A - 25A 45A - 30A 55A - 35A 65A - 45A The minimum length of the protruding part of the...
Cooling system data
Thermostat Opening temperature: Engines 1.1/1.3 l until July 1978 - 87°C 1.1/1.3L engines from August 1978 - 92°C Engines 1.5/1.6 l until July 1978 - 80°C Engines 1.5/1.6/1.8 l...
Thermostat Opening temperature: Engines 1.1/1.3 l until July 1978 - 87°C 1.1/1.3L engines from August 1978 - 92°C Engines 1.5/1.6 l until July 1978 - 80°C Engines 1.5/1.6/1.8 l...
Fuel system data
Fuel pump type Carburetor engine - Diaphragm, with mechanical drive Fuel Injected Engines - Electric, Fuel Immersed Applicable carburetors Engine type - Carburetor used FA/GG/FJ...
Fuel pump type Carburetor engine - Diaphragm, with mechanical drive Fuel Injected Engines - Electric, Fuel Immersed Applicable carburetors Engine type - Carburetor used FA/GG/FJ...
Clutch and manual transmission data
Clutch type Engines 1.1/1.3 l - Single disc, with diaphragm spring and adjustable cable drive Engines 1.5/1.6/1.8 l - Single-disc, with diaphragm spring, drive disc mounted...
Clutch type Engines 1.1/1.3 l - Single disc, with diaphragm spring and adjustable cable drive Engines 1.5/1.6/1.8 l - Single-disc, with diaphragm spring, drive disc mounted...
Automatic transmission data
Type - Volkswagen; three forward gears and one reverse gear Application: Engine 1.5 l before September 1978 - 010.1 (EQ) 1.5L engine since September 1978 - 010.2 (EV) Engines...
Type - Volkswagen; three forward gears and one reverse gear Application: Engine 1.5 l before September 1978 - 010.1 (EQ) 1.5L engine since September 1978 - 010.2 (EV) Engines...
Steering data
Type - Rack and pinion Front wheel alignment (negative, mm): Normal - 1.8 Maximum allowable - 3.0-0.5 Length of steering rods Right (adjustable) Left (unregulated) until May 1975...
Type - Rack and pinion Front wheel alignment (negative, mm): Normal - 1.8 Maximum allowable - 3.0-0.5 Length of steering rods Right (adjustable) Left (unregulated) until May 1975...
Suspension data
Front suspension Tightening torques for threaded connections (kgm) Upper mount of the telescopic rack to the body - 6.0 Strut Rod Nut - 8.0 Fastening the telescopic strut to the...
Front suspension Tightening torques for threaded connections (kgm) Upper mount of the telescopic rack to the body - 6.0 Strut Rod Nut - 8.0 Fastening the telescopic strut to the...
Brake system data
Type - Dual-circuit, with diagonal circuit separation and servo amplifier front brakes - disc with VW MK 2, Teves or Girling calipers; rear brakes - drum Front Brakes - 1.1L...
Type - Dual-circuit, with diagonal circuit separation and servo amplifier front brakes - disc with VW MK 2, Teves or Girling calipers; rear brakes - drum Front Brakes - 1.1L...
Electrical equipment data
Lamps used Purpose - Power (W) Headlight (normal) - 45/40 Headlight (halogen) — 60/55 Front side light - 4 Brake light/tail light - 21/5 Direction indicators - 21 Fog light...
Lamps used Purpose - Power (W) Headlight (normal) - 45/40 Headlight (halogen) — 60/55 Front side light - 4 Brake light/tail light - 21/5 Direction indicators - 21 Fog light...
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