| VW Golf Cabriolet GLI |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1588 cm³ (79,5 mm * 80 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 9,5 : 1 (petrol) |
| Valves | 2 pro Zylinder |
| Engine control | Obenliegende Nockenwelle,
hängende Valves (OHC) |
| Max. Torque | 140 Nm at 5000 rpm |
| Max. Power | 81 kW (110 HP) at 6100 rpm |
| Drive train | Front drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.400 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.800 mm |
| Front suspension | McPherson-Federatne |
| spring system front | Schraubenfedern, anti-roll bar |
| spring system rear | Schraubenfedern, anti-roll bar |
| Brakes front | Disc-braken |
| Wheels | 175/70 R 13 |
| Length | 3.820 mm |
| Width | 1.630 mm |
| Height | 1.400 mm |
| Boot capacity | 400 Liter |
| Dachlast | 400 kg |
| Tank capacity | 40 Liter |
| Payload | 330 kg |
| Kerb weight | 940 kg |
| Anhängelast | 400/1.200 kg |
| Maximum speed | 172 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 - 1981 |
1979 VW Golf Cabriolet GLI 
