Volkswagen Golf 1974 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf |
| Year: | 1974 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1469 ccm |
| Max power: | 71 PS (53 kW) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 114 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 76.5 x 80 mm (3 x 3.1 inches) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 6.4 litres/100 km (36.75 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 156 km/h (96.9 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 14 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.083 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 5 |
| Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 347 litres (92 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 205/55-R16 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 855 kg (1885 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3710 mm (146.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2340 mm (92.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 138 g/km |






















