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Volkswagen Golf Generation

Years1986–1992
BodyHatchback
Variants51

The Volkswagen Golf Generation is a hatchback, produced 1986–1992. This generation includes 51 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 54 to 160 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds. Drive configurations available include FRONT WHEEL DRIVE and ALL WHEEL DRIVE. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

Volkswagen Golf 1986 front view

Volkswagen Golf Generation51 variants

Top max speed in this generationBest consumption in this generationLongest electric range in this generationLowest CO₂ emissions in this generation
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Cons.
CO₂
Volkswagen Golf GTI G60
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
160hp / 118 kW
8.3s
9.4l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
9.0s
9.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
107hp / 79 kW
10.3s
8.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GT Syncro
1,781 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
98hp / 72 kW
11.1s
9.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 CL Syncro
1,781 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
98hp / 72 kW
11.1s
9.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GT
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
13.7s
9.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GT
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
11.5s
7.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GL
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
13.7s
9.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
11.5s
7.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 CL
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
13.7s
9.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 CL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
11.5s
7.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
13.7s
9.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
11.5s
7.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GT Syncro
1,781 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
12.0s
9.3l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 CL Syncro
1,781 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
12.0s
9.3l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro
1,781 cc·Manual·AWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
12.0s
9.3l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GT
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GT
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
11.5s
8.2l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GL
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
11.5s
8.2l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 CL
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 CL
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
11.5s
8.2l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8
1,781 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.8
1,781 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
90hp / 66 kW
11.5s
8.2l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf GT Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
80hp / 59 kW
13.2s
5.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf GL Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
80hp / 59 kW
13.2s
5.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf CL Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
80hp / 59 kW
13.2s
5.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 GL
1,595 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
72hp / 53 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 GL
1,595 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
72hp / 53 kW
13.5s
7.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 CL
1,595 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
72hp / 53 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 CL
1,595 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
72hp / 53 kW
13.5s
7.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6
1,595 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
72hp / 53 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6
1,595 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
72hp / 53 kW
13.5s
7.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf GT Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
69hp / 51 kW
14.5s
5.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf GL Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
69hp / 51 kW
14.5s
5.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf CL Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
69hp / 51 kW
14.5s
5.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf Turbo Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
69hp / 51 kW
14.5s
5.5l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 GL
1,595 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
69hp / 51 kW
16.4s
8.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 GL
1,595 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
69hp / 51 kW
14.1s
7.7l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 CL
1,595 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
69hp / 51 kW
16.4s
8.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 CL
1,595 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
69hp / 51 kW
14.1s
7.7l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6
1,595 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
69hp / 51 kW
16.4s
8.8l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.6
1,595 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
69hp / 51 kW
14.1s
7.7l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf GL KAT-Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
60hp / 44 kW
16.9s
5.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf CL KAT-Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
60hp / 44 kW
16.9s
5.9l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf GL Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
54hp / 40 kW
18.7s
5.6l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf CL Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
54hp / 40 kW
18.7s
6.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf Diesel
1,588 cc·Manual·FWD·Diesel
54hp / 40 kW
18.7s
6.0l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.3 CL
1,272 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
54hp / 40 kW
16.7s
7.4l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.3
1,272 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
54hp / 40 kW
16.7s
7.4l/100km
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Volkswagen Golf 1.3
1,272 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
54hp / 40 kW
16.7s
7.1l/100km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the Volkswagen Golf (1986-1992)?

The Volkswagen Golf (1986-1992) is a hatchback. All 51 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the Volkswagen Golf (1986-1992) have?

The Volkswagen Golf (1986-1992) has 51 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the Volkswagen Golf (1986-1992) produced?

The Volkswagen Golf (1986-1992) was produced 1986–1992. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the Volkswagen Golf (1986-1992)?

The Volkswagen Golf (1986-1992) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.