Volkswagen Kaefer 1.0 Open body Europe 1.1 MT, Configuration
| Volume | 1.1 l |
| Power | 25 hp |
| Consumption | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (RR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 150 mm |
| Trunk volume | 115 l |
| Front tires | 5.00-16 |
| Rear tires | 5.00-16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | January 1941 — October 1946 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 1,131 cm³ |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 150 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Motorist emergency kit
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,200 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,550 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,550 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.000 m |
| Front track width | 1,290 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,250 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 695 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 450 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,115 kg |
| Specific gravity | 27.80 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 60 l |
| Trunk volume | 115, 200 (85 front, 115 rear) l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 25 hp |
| Maximum power | 18 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 3,000 |
| Maximum torque | 67.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 7.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 2,000 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 5.80 |
| Cylinder diameter | 75.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 64.000 mm |
| Valve drive | OHV |
| Additional engine information | Carburetor |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 7.50 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Worm gear |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, torsion beam |
Tires
| Front wheels | 5.00-16 |
| Rear wheels | 5.00-16 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Brake equipment | mechanical drive |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights |
Windows and driver visibility
| Heated rear window |
Roof
| Soft top | + |
Interior and interior equipment
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows |
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Three-point seat belt |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Fan | |
| Air conditioner | - |
Audio systems
| Radio |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors |