Volkswagen Golf 1983 2 Hatchback

This generation of Volkswagen Golf 2 has been produced from January, 1983 to December, 1987. We can provide information about 9 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Volkswagen (VW) is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 1.8 litres and power of from 55 to 112 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 1.6 litres and power of from 54 to 70 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (6 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

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Volkswagen Golf 1983 2 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.9 to 8 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.5 to 6.6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1983 2 hatchback petrol engine version is Volkswagen Golf 1.3, consuming 6.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1983 2 hatchback diesel - Volkswagen Golf Turbo Diesel for 100 kilometers consumes 5.5 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Golf real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 3 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Golf modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.7 seconds has Volkswagen Golf 1.8 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Golf Diesel reaching this speed only in 22.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 191 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 112 hp version (Volkswagen Golf 1.8).

Lenght of Volkswagen Golf is 398 cm, it is small car. Volkswagen Golf gross weight is from 1360 to 1430 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Volkswagen Golf trunk space is 345 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1145 litres.

This Volkswagen (VW) is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 850 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Golf repair costs are 40 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Golf 1983 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 52%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 27% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Golf for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Golf prices and costs.

In user reviews Volkswagen Golf received average grade 8.6 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.9). Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 80% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

Volkswagen Golf modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.3 Sep 1983 — Oct 1986

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.3 Petrol 55 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 Diesel Sep 1983 — Oct 1986

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.6 Diesel 54 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.6 Diesel Sep 1983 — Oct 1986 1.6 Diesel 54 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1984 1.6 Turbo Diesel Jan 1984 — Oct 1986

Most powerfull diesel version (70 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 70 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Golf 1984 1.8 Apr 1984 — Oct 1986 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Golf 1983 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Golf 1985 1.8 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds

1.8 Petrol 112 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)

Volkswagen Golf prices

Volkswagen Golf 1983 - 1987 hatchback price in Latvia is from 300 € to 2000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is very low - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 58 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1983 - 1987 prices). Despite of relatively low price Volkswagen Golf quality is above average (see below), so this Volkswagen (VW) can be a good buy.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Volkswagen Golf 1985 price 500 € 1000 € 2000 €
Volkswagen Golf 1984 price 600 € 1100 € 1800 €
Volkswagen Golf 1983 price 300 € 500 € 800 €

Volkswagen Golf total costs of ownership

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Volkswagen Golf 1983 2 hatchback features (options)

Percentage of Volkswagen Golf with corresponding feature (option)

Metallic paint
55%
Sunroof
43%

Volkswagen Golf 1983 2 hatchback photo images

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Volkswagen Golf reviews

Total 105 Volkswagen Golf owner reviews

Volkswagen Golf 1987 Hatchback Petrol 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2010 (age of car 23 years) Owned for:80`000 kilometers (6 years)
Average fuel consumption: 8.0 litres per 100km (100% urban driving)
Total car rating:
10
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   male, age 40
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