This 1.6 D AT (52 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation [Restyling] Hatchback (5-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1979 to 1985. In addition to this engine, 5 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.
Power & fuel consumption
Fuel tank capacity
40litre
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
Displacement
1588cm3
Engine power
52bhp
RPM at max power
to 4 800RPM
Maximum torque
96Nm
RPM at max torque
3000RPM
Engine type
Diesel
Cylinder layout
Inline
Injection type
Carburetor
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Bore
76.5mm
Stroke
86.4mm
Gearbox & drivetrain
Gearbox
Automatic
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive
Turning circle
10.3m
Body
Seats
5
Length
3950mm
Width
1620mm
Height
1420mm
Wheelbase
2410mm
Front track
1392mm
Rear track
1347mm
Ground clearance
130mm
Kerb weight
870kg
Min. boot capacity
370litre
Max. boot capacity
370litre
Body type
Hatchback
Suspension & brakes
Front suspension
Independent, MacPherson Struts
Rear suspension
semi dependent, Torsion beam
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
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