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1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

What is the body type, Volkswagen Jetta I?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1979 Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp)?154 km/h | 95.69 mph
0-60 mph: 13 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.5 (70 Hp)?70 Hp, 110 Nm
81.13 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1979 1.5 (70 Hp)?1.5 l
1457 cm3
88.91 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Volkswagen 1.5 (70 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Jetta I Sedan 1979 1.5 (70 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?4190 mm
164.96 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?1630 mm
64.17 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp)?840 kg
1851.88 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp)?1250 kg
2755.78 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Jetta I 1.5 (70 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Jetta
Generation Jetta I
Modification (Engine) 1.5 (70 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 13 sec
Maximum speed 154 km/h 95.69 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12 kg/Hp, 83.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.6 kg/Nm, 131 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 70 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 48 Hp/l
Torque 110 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 81.13 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code JB
Engine displacement 1457 cm3 88.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke 73.4 mm 2.89 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
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Coolant 4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 840 kg 1851.88 lbs.
Max. weight 1250 kg 2755.78 lbs.
Max load 410 kg 903.9 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4190 mm 164.96 in.
Width 1630 mm 64.17 in.
Height 1410 mm 55.51 in.
Wheelbase 2398 mm 94.41 in.
Front track 1404 mm 55.28 in.
Rear (Back) track 1372 mm 54.02 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.3 m 33.79 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Trailing arm, Torsion
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size Front wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 13