Volkswagen Kaefer 1.4 3-door hatchback Europe 1.3 MT, Configuration
| Volume | 1.3 l |
| Power | 44 hp |
| Consumption | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (RR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 3 |
| Clearance | 150 mm |
| Trunk volume | 140 l |
| Front tires | 155 SR15 |
| Rear tires | 155 SR15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | January 1970 — February 1975 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 1,285 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 26.00 With |
| Maximum speed | 125 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 150 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 3 |
Motorist emergency kit
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,080 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,540 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,500 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.000 m |
| Front track width | 1,379 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,352 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 860 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 360 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,220 kg |
| Specific gravity | 19.55 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 60 l |
| Trunk volume | 140, 235 (85 front, 115 rear) l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 44 hp |
| Maximum power | 32 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 4,100 |
| Maximum torque | 86.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 9.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,000 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 7.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 77.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 69.000 mm |
| Valve drive | OHV |
| Additional engine information | Carburetor |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 10.50 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.6000 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.0700 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.2500 |
| 4th gear ratio | 0.8000 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 6.6000 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, torsion beam |
Tires
| Front wheels | 155 SR15 |
| Rear wheels | 155 SR15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Brake equipment | hydraulic 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 sliding roof panel |
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 |