Volkswagen Golf I
The Volkswagen Golf I (1975–1984): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the United States.
Model codes: 17 · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 3,705–4,380 mm |
| Width | – | 1,610–1,640 mm |
| Height | – | 1,395–1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,400–2,625 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 790–973 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 170–396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,152–2,237 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
10 complaints for model years 1980–1984. 1 crash · 1 fire · 1 injury
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 10 versions of the Volkswagen Golf I
United States 10 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984(DIESEL) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 3-speed automatic | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 218 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) · (DIESEL) CA model | 1.6 L | Diesel | 4-speed manual | 38 MPG (6.2 L/100 km) EPA | 166 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) | 1.6 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA | 176 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 1.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 1.7 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 205–212 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 1.7 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.