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Volkswagen Golf C Diesel Specifications

Complete technical specifications for the Volkswagen Golf C Diesel — 54 hp, diesel, hatchback, 1983. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 18.7 s, top speed 148 km/h (92 mph), consumption 6.0 l/100km (47.1 mpg UK · 39.2 mpg US).

Volkswagen Golf C Diesel 1983 hatchback front view

General · 2 fields

Vehicle classPassenger Car
Market segmentC-segment (Compact)

Fuel & Engine · 9 fields

Bore77 mm
Catalytic converterNo
Compression ratio23 :1
Fuel systemDirect Injection
Fuel tank capacity55 L (14.5 gal US)
Stroke86 mm
TurbochargedNo
Valve actuationOHC
Valves per cylinder2

Chassis · 11 fields

Front spring typeCoil Springs
Rear spring typeCoil Springs
Front anti-roll barNo
Rear anti-roll barNo
Front brakesDiscs
Front suspensionMacPherson Struts
Rear brakesDrums
Rear suspensionSemi-Independent
Turning circle10.5 m (34.4 ft)
Front tyre size155SR13
Rear tyre size155SR13

Weights · 6 fields

Gross vehicle weight1,430 kg (3,153 lb)
Kerb weight871 kg (1,920 lb)
Payload559 kg (1,232 lb)
Roof load75 kg (165 lb)
Towing weight (braked)1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)435 kg (959 lb)

Luggage / Load · 1 fields

Boot capacity345 L (12.2 cu ft)

Exterior Sizes · 6 fields

Length3,985 mm (156.9 in)
Width1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Height1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Wheelbase2,475 mm (97.4 in)
Front track1,413 mm
Rear track1,408 mm

Safety · 30 fields

Crash test ratingNot Tested
ABSNot Available
EBDNot Available
Brake assistNot Available
ESPNot Available
Traction controlNot Available
Limited slip differentialNot Available
Electronic dampingNot Available
Automatic level controlNot Available
Hill start assistNot Available
Forward collision warningNot Available
Autonomous emergency brakingNot Available
Pedestrian AEBNot Available
Lane keeping assistNot Available
Steering assistNot Available
Blind spot detectionNot Available
Fatigue detectionNot Available
Tyre pressure monitoringNot Available
Night visionNot Available
Pre-crash systemNot Available
High beam assistNot Available
Traffic sign recognitionNot Available
Cross traffic warningNot Available
Driver airbagNot Available
Passenger airbagNot Available
Side airbagsNot Available
Curtain airbagsNot Available
Driver knee airbagNot Available
ISOFIXNot Available
Emergency call (eCall)Not Available

Comfort · 15 fields

Central lockingNot Available
Keyless entry/startNot Available
Smartphone keyNot Available
Start buttonNot Available
Power steeringNot Available
Steering wheel controlsNot Available
Electric windowsNot Available
Cruise controlNot Available
Air conditioningStandard (Manual)
Dual zone climateNot Available
Parking sensorsStandard (Rear)
Reverse cameraNot Available
Park assistNot Available
Electric parking brakeNot Available
Start/stop systemNot Available

Interior · 32 fields

Seat height adjustmentNot Available
Lumbar supportNot Available
Electric seat adjustmentNot Available
Heated seatsNot Available
Ventilated seatsNot Available
Sport seatsNot Available
Leather steering wheelNot Available
Adjustable steeringNot Available
Heated steering wheelNot Available
Leather upholsteryNot Available
Rear headrestsNot Available
Folding rear seatsStandard
Sliding rear seatsNot Available
ArmrestNot Available
Pre-heatingNot Available
Auto-dimming mirrorNot Available
Rev counterNot Available
Trip computerNot Available
Digital instrumentsNot Available
Head-up displayNot Available
Audio systemNot Available
Digital radio (DAB+)Not Available
Audio steering controlsNot Available
Audio inputNot Available
NavigationNot Available
BluetoothNot Available
Wireless chargingNot Available
Apple CarPlayNot Available
Android AutoNot Available
OTA updatesNot Available
Outside temperatureNot Available
Reading lightsNot Available

Exterior · 21 fields

Rain sensorNot Available
Alloy wheelsNot Available
SunroofNot Available
Panoramic roofNot Available
Roof railsNot Available
Metallic paintNot Available
Body-coloured bumpersNot Available
Tinted glassNot Available
Privacy glassNot Available
Electric bootNot Available
Electric mirrorsNot Available
Folding mirrorsNot Available
Auto-dimming ext. mirrorsNot Available
Indicators in mirrorsNot Available
Front fog lightsNot Available
Automatic headlightsNot Available
Xenon headlightsNot Available
LED headlightsNot Available
LED tail lightsNot Available
Headlight washersNot Available
AlarmNot Available

Service & Warranty · 3 fields

Service intervalvariable / 1 year
General warranty1 year, onbeperkt
Body warranty6 years

Costs · 1 fields

Road tax quarterly (NL)€174