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Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C

HatchbackPetrolManualFWDYear 1981
70
Horsepower · 51 kW
14.7s
0–100 km/h
158
km/h top speed
8.9
l/100 km

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C is a hatchback powered by a petrol engine delivering 70 hp (51 kW).

Updated Jun 2026 · Data curated by Cars-Data.com

Performance

It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.7 s and reaches a top speed of 158 km/h. Drive is routed to the front-wheel-drive axle via a manual.

Efficiency & range

Fuel efficiency stands at 8.9 l/100 km combined.

Generation & history

This variant was introduced in 1981 as part of the Volkswagen Golf (1981-1983) generation, and sits alongside 6 other variants in this generation. It is both the most powerful and the quickest-accelerating variant of this generation.

Full specifications — including engine displacement, transmission type, dimensions, weight, and historical list price — are available on the specifications page.

Quick answers
What is the engine power of the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C produces 70 hp (51 kW).

How fast does the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.7 seconds.

What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C?

The top speed of the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C is 158 km/h.

What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C has a combined fuel consumption of 8.9 l/100 km.

What transmission does the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C have?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C is equipped with a Manual transmission.

Is the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C front, rear, or all-wheel drive?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C sends power through the FWD drivetrain.

What is the engine size of the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C has a 1,457 cc engine with 4 cylinders.

What is the torque of the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C produces 110 Nm of torque.

When was the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C introduced?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 C was introduced in 1981.

Across generations

Other Volkswagen Golf generations