Volkswagen Golf 1986 2 Hatchback
A small, good city car
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This generation of Volkswagen Golf 2 3 door version (facelift model) has been produced from October, 1986 to July, 1992. We can provide information about 17 modifications of this generation. 1986 Volkswagen Golf is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and front wheel drive (15 versions). Four wheel drive models have AWD (all wheel drive) system (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles).
This Volkswagen (VW) is available with eight petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 1.8 litres and power of from 54 to 160 horsepower un four diesel engines with displacement 1.6 litres and power of from 54 to 80 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (14 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 2 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.1 to 9.4 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.5 to 6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1986 2 hatchback petrol engine version is Volkswagen Golf 1.3, consuming 7.1 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1986 2 hatchback diesel - Volkswagen Golf Turbo Diesel for 100 kilometers consumes 5.5 liters of diesel.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.3 seconds has Volkswagen Golf GTI G60 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Golf Diesel reaching this speed only in 18.7 seconds. The maximum top speed is 216 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 160 hp version (Volkswagen Golf GTI G60).
Lenght of Volkswagen Golf is 399 cm, it is small car. Volkswagen Golf gross weight is from 1370 to 1570 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.
This Volkswagen (VW) is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1100 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Golf repair costs are 65 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Golf 1986 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 59%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26% 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 7.8 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. All authors of reviews would recommend Volkswagen Golf to the friend.
Volkswagen Golf modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.3
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.3 Petrol | 54 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.6
Jan 1989 — Jul 1992 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 69 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.6 Jan 1989 — Jul 1992 | 1.6 Petrol | 69 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Oct 1986 — Jan 1989 | 1.6 Petrol | 72 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Oct 1986 — Jan 1989 | 1.6 Petrol | 72 HP | - | Automatic | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Diesel
Oct 1986 — Sep 1989 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (4) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Diesel
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.6 KAT-Diesel Oct 1989 — Jul 1992 | 1.6 Diesel | 60 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 Turbo Diesel
Oct 1986 — Oct 1990 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 69 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.6 Turbo Diesel
Oct 1989 — Jul 1992 Most powerfull diesel version (80 HP) |
1.6 Diesel | 80 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Oct 1986 — Oct 1988 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1989 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Jan 1989 — Oct 1991 | 1.8 Petrol | 98 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 GTI | 1.8 Petrol | 107 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 GTI 16V | 1.8 Petrol | 129 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 1990 1.8 GTI G60
Oct 1990 — Oct 1991 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds |
1.8 Petrol | 160 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf prices
Volkswagen Golf 1986 - 1992 hatchback price in Latvia is from 300 € to 2800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is above average - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 24 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1986 - 1992 prices).
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Volkswagen Golf 1991 price | 500 € | 1600 € | 2800 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 1989 price | 800 € | 1200 € | 1600 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 1988 price | 500 € | 1100 € | 1800 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 1987 price | 300 € | 1000 € | 1600 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 1986 price | 400 € | 800 € | 1000 € |
Volkswagen Golf total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volkswagen Golf? Users calculated Volkswagen Golf 1986 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 total costs of ownership calculator
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Volkswagen Golf reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volkswagen Golf reliability is average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2004 defects were detected in an average of 26 percent of Volkswagen Golf of this generation (on average 15 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26.9%.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 2 hatchback features (options)
Percentage of Volkswagen Golf with corresponding feature (option)
50% Sunroof
47%
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Volkswagen Golf reviews
Total 105 Volkswagen Golf owner reviews
Pros: Low fuel consumption, you can get any second-hand parts.
Cons: Much rust bodywork.
Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 20 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 315 € (~ 78 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend