| General information |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
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| Model | Brasilia |
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| Generation | Brasilia (3-door) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 1.6 (58 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1973 year |
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| End of production | 1982 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Hatchback |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 3 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.8 l/100 km
30.16 US mpg36.22 UK mpg12.82 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.1 l/100 km
25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 21 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 21 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 20 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
132 km/h
82.02 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 15.3 kg/Hp, 65.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8 kg/Nm, 124.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 58 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 36.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
111 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
81.87 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine location | Rear, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | BA |
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| Engine displacement |
1584 cm3
96.66 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | 180° flat V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
85.5 mm
3.37 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
69 mm
2.72 in. |
| Compression ratio | 7.2 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity |
2.5 l
2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
890 kg
1962.11 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1310 kg
2888.06 lbs. |
| Max load |
420 kg
925.94 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
81 l
2.86 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
746 l
26.34 cu. ft. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4013 mm
157.99 in. |
| Width |
1606 mm
63.23 in. |
| Height |
1438 mm
56.61 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2400 mm
94.49 in. |
| Front track |
1326 mm
52.2 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1361 mm
53.58 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
149 mm
5.87 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11 m
36.09 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Torsion |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, spring, Transverse stabilizer, Torsion |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
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| Wheel rims size | 5J x 14 |
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