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1978 Volkswagen Golf
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A1 (Typ 17)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.1 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
52 hp
Power (kW)
38 kW
Displacement
1,093 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,815 mm
(150.2 in)
Width
1,610 mm
(63.4 in)
Height
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,398 mm
(94.4 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
69.5 mm
(2.7 in)
Stroke
72 mm
(2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
9.7 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
General
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,358 mm
(53.5 in)
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Number of Vents, Front
2 pcs
Connectivity
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Volkswagen Group
A1
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Optional
Rear Washer System
Optional
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Safety Glass
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Lockable
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Passenger Side
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
370 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,100 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Grey
Colour
Brown
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Second Seat Row
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Golf
Model
31 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Golf Standard
1974–2026
Golf Hatchback Generations
1 of 25
A1 (Typ 17)
1974–1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
1.1 Manual
Horsepower
52 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
