This 1.6 MT (50 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Hatchback (3-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1973 to 1985. In addition to this engine, 1 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.1litre |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 46litre |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Top speed | 130km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 21second |
| Displacement | 1584cm3 |
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| Engine power | 50bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 4 200RPM |
| Maximum torque | 108Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2200RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Opposed |
| Injection type | Carburetor |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 85.5mm |
| Stroke | 69mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4013mm |
| Width | 1606mm |
| Height | 1438mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400mm |
| Front track | 1326mm |
| Rear track | 1361mm |
| Kerb weight | 890kg |
| Gross weight | 1310kg |
| Displacement | 420kg |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Front suspension | Independent, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Trailing arms |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Average | 10.9 litres / 100km |
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Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.