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Volkswagen Jetta I

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9 versions · 6 Gasoline · 3 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.1 (50 KM) Selected Gasoline 50 KM 1979–1983
1.3 (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1979–1983
1.5 (70 KM) Selected Gasoline 70 KM 1979–1983
1.5 D (50 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 50 KM 1979–1980
1.6 (85 KM) Selected Gasoline 85 KM 1980–1983
1.6 D (54 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 54 KM 1980–1983
1.6 GLI (110 KM) Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1979–1982
1.6 TD (70 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 70 KM 1982–1983
1.8 (112 KM) Selected Gasoline 112 KM 1982–1983

Selected engine version

1.1 (50 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1983

Engine power
50 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Version
Jetta I
Engine
1.1 (50 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1979
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
GG
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
4.5 l
Power
50 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.3 (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1983

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
95 Nm
Engine displacement
1,272 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
148 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Version
Jetta I
Engine
1.3 (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
148 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
14 mph

Engine

Engine model / code
GF
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1272 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
4.5 l
Power
60 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
95 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Minimum trunk capacity
629 l
Curb weight
810 kg
Gross weight
1240 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4188 mm
Width
1610 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2398 mm
Front track
1389 mm
Rear track
1356 mm
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm, Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
5J x 13;5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 (70 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1983

Engine power
70 KM
Torque
110 Nm
Engine displacement
1,457 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
154 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Version
Jetta I
Engine
1.5 (70 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
154 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
13 mph

Engine

Engine model / code
JB
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1457 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
73.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
4.5 l
Power
70 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
110 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
840 kg
Gross weight
1250 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4190 mm
Width
1630 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2398 mm
Front track
1404 mm
Rear track
1372 mm
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Trailing arm, Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13;175/70 R13
Rim size
5.5J x 13;5.5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.5 D (50 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1979–1980

Engine power
50 KM
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Version
Jetta I
Engine
1.5 D (50 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
50 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (85 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1983

Engine power
85 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Version
Jetta I
Engine
1.6 (85 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1980
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Emission standard
Euro 1

Engine

Engine model / code
FR
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
4.5 l
Power
85 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 D (54 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1980–1983

Engine power
54 KM
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Version
Jetta I
Engine
1.6 D (54 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine model / code
CR/JK
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
4.5 l
Power
54 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 GLI (110 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1982

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,588 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
177 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Version
Jetta I
Engine
1.6 GLI (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1979
End of production
1982
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
177 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
9.5 mph

Engine

Engine model / code
EG
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1588 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
4.5 l
Power
110 KM @ 6100 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
894 kg
Gross weight
1280 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4190 mm
Width
1630 mm
Height
1395 mm
Wheelbase
2398 mm
Front track
1405 mm
Rear track
1372 mm
Turning circle
10.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm, Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
175/70 R13;175/70 R13
Rim size
5.5J x 13;5.5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 TD (70 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1982–1983

Engine power
70 KM
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Version
Jetta I
Engine
1.6 TD (70 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1982
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine model / code
CY
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
4.5 l
Power
70 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.8 (112 KM)

Gasoline · 1982–1983

Engine power
112 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Version
Jetta I
Engine
1.8 (112 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1982
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
DX
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3 l
Coolant capacity
4.5 l
Power
112 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no