Engines1979–1981

What engines does the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (1979-1981) come with?

The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (1979-1981) was offered with 2 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
1.6L Petrol110 hp140 NmManualFront Wheel Drive172 km/h10.2 s8.8 l/100km1 trim
1.5L Petrol70 hp110 NmManualFront Wheel Drive150 km/h14.3 s8.8 l/100km1 trim
How this is measured

Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.

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