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1980 Volkswagen Golf
Germany
Diesel
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1980
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A1 1st Facelift (Typ 17)
Doors
3
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6 D Manual
Power (hp)
54 hp
Power (kW)
40 kW
Torque
98 Nm (72 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,588 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,300 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Controls
Faders
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
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
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
House Colour
Black
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Washers
Optional
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Instrument Cluster
Optional
Digital
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Chest Airbag
Child Protection
Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger
No
Rear
Golf
Model
31 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
From Trunk
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Head Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Curtain Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Center Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
No
Hatchback
Variant
Golf Standard
1974–2026
Golf Hatchback Generations
2 of 25
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A1 1st Facelift (Typ 17)
1979–1980
Year
1980
Powertrain
1.6 D Manual
Horsepower
54 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Diesel
Hatchback
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Diesel
