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 slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 3200 €. 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.

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Volkswagen Golf prices

Volkswagen Golf 1983 - 1987 hatchback price in Latvia is from 2500 € to 3900 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is entirely high - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 31 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1983 - 1987 prices). Volkswagen Golf high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Volkswagen (VW) could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.