This 1.5 D AT (49 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Hatchback (3-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1975 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
1469cm3
Engine power
49bhp
RPM at max power
to 4 800RPM
Maximum torque
82Nm
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
80mm
Gearbox & drivetrain
Gearbox
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive
Turning circle
10.3m
Body
Seats
5
Length
3945mm
Width
1630mm
Height
1395mm
Wheelbase
2400mm
Front track
1392mm
Rear track
1347mm
Ground clearance
125mm
Kerb weight
790kg
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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