THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Volkswagen Golf GTI Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1984–1991) — Second Generation

The second-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI is the sportier Golf hatch you can have as a Hatchback 3-door or Hatchback 5-door. It keeps everyday usability while putting a keener 1.8-liter gasoline setup at the center of the car.

← All Volkswagen models

30 modificationsAll supplied years

Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions

You will find the Volkswagen Golf GTI engine here as a 1.8-liter gasoline unit, with a powertrain that uses either a manual or automatic transmission. Everyday examples include the 1.8 MT and 1.8 AT on Hatchback 3-door and Hatchback 5-door bodies, some with an all-wheel-drive drivetrain. Treat those as selected combinations, not the complete lineup.

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³105 hp77 kW155 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³105 hp77 kW155 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³107 hp79 kW157 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³107 hp79 kW157 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³107 hp79 kW154 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³112 hp85 kW157 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³112 hp82 kW157 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³129 hp95 kW168 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³129 hp95 kW168 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³139 hp102 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³139 hp102 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³160 hp118 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³160 hp188 kW225 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³160 hp118 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³160 hp118 kW220 N⋅mManualAWD

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³105 hp77 kW155 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³105 hp77 kW155 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³107 hp79 kW157 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³107 hp79 kW157 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³107 hp79 kW157 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³112 hp82 kW157 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³112 hp82 kW157 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³129 hp95 kW168 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³129 hp95 kW168 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³139 hp102 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³139 hp102 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³160 hp118 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³160 hp118 kW220 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³160 hp118 kW220 N⋅mManualAWD
1.8 ATGasoline1781 cm³160 hp118 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.8 MT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 AT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 MT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 AT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 MT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mm922 kg1400 kg124 mm
1.8 MT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mm909 kg1400 kg124 mm
1.8 AT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 AT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 MT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mm933 kg1430 kg124 mm
1.8 MT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 AT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 AT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 MT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mm1032 kg1530 kg124 mm
1.8 AT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm
1.8 MT4041 mm1679 mm1400 mm2479 mmNot providedNot provided125 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.8 MT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 AT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 MT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 AT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 MT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 MT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 AT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 AT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 MT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 AT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 MT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 AT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 MT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 MT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm
1.8 AT4054 mm1700 mm1415 mm2470 mm125 mm

Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.8 MT345 l
1.8 AT345 l
1.8 MT345 l
1.8 AT345 l
1.8 MT345 l
1.8 MT345 l
1.8 AT345 l
1.8 AT345 l
1.8 MT345 l
1.8 MT345 l
1.8 AT345 l
1.8 AT345 l
1.8 MT345 l
1.8 AT345 l
1.8 MT345 l

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.8 MT345 l1145 l
1.8 AT345 l1145 l
1.8 MT345 l1145 l
1.8 AT345 l1145 l
1.8 MT345 l1145 l
1.8 MT345 l1145 l
1.8 AT345 l1145 l
1.8 AT345 l1145 l
1.8 MT345 l1145 l
1.8 AT345 l1145 l
1.8 MT345 l1145 l
1.8 AT345 l1145 l
1.8 MT345 l1145 l
1.8 MT345 l1145 l
1.8 AT345 l1145 l