Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 (gen 2)
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 has been produced from October, 1986 to January, 1989. It has petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 72 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 120 Nm (Newton metres) on 2700 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 164 km/h.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1986. October ... 1989. January | ||
Engine: | 1595 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 72 HP ON 5200 RPM | Torque: | 120 NM ON 2700 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 164 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 (combined) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.98m (length) 1.66m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats |
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All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1986 - 1992] 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 | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | 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
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 — Jan 1989 | 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 |