This 1.0 MT (40 hp) engine was fitted in the 2 generation Sedan, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1981 to 1990. In addition to this engine, 4 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.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.2litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 5litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 42litre |
| Cruising range | from 580 to 840km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 135km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 21.2second |
| Displacement | 1043cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 40bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 5 300RPM |
| Maximum torque | 74Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2700RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Carburetor |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 75mm |
| Stroke | 59mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.1m |
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length | 3975mm |
| Width | 1600mm |
| Height | 1355mm |
| Wheelbase | 2335mm |
| Kerb weight | 770kg |
| Gross weight | 1170kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 540litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 540litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Helical springs |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical springs |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 8.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 8 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.