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Type 4
1974 Volkswagen Type 4
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1974
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 4
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
412
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
S 2-door
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
85 hp
Power (kW)
63 kW
Torque
135 Nm (100 lb-ft)
Top speed
155 km/h
(96 mph)
0–60 mph
13.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
14.5 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,555 mm
(179.3 in)
Width
1,675 mm
(65.9 in)
Height
1,475 mm
(58.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
(98.4 in)
Curb weight
1,080 kg
(2,381 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
3.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
1,795 cc
12 V
Battery Capacity
45 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
55 A
Engine Configuration
Bore
93 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
66 mm
(2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.65 – 3.81 :1
2nd Gear
1.59 – 2.11 :1
3rd Gear
1 – 1.4 :1
4th Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.73 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
281 mm
(11.1 in)
Diameter
248 mm
(9.8 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Semi-Trailing Arm
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.5 – 13.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,376 - 1,386 mm
(54.2 - 54.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,340 - 1,350 mm
(52.8 - 53.1 in)
Turning Circle
11.7 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
960 mm
(37.8 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Interior
Steering Wheel
Steering Ratio
19.14 :1
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball
Trunk
Total Trunk Volume
550 litres
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Piston
Fuel System
Dual Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
Head Room, Rear
890 mm
(35.0 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,385 mm
(54.5 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,358 mm
(53.5 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,530 kg
(3,373 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Cargo Capacity
450 kg
(992 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
680 kg
(1,499 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
870 kg
(1,918 lb)
Door Handles
Trigger
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Volume
150 litres
Front Trunk
Volume
400 litres
Type 4
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Type 4 Standard
1969–1974
Type 4 Sedan Generations
3 of 3
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412
1973–1974
Year
1974
Powertrain
S 2-door
Horsepower
85 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
