Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro (gen 2)
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro has been produced from January, 1989 to October, 1991. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 98 horsepower on 5400 rpm and torque 143 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. Instead of a center differential, a viscous coupling is installed with a freewheel mechanism to disengage the driven axle during braking. Under normal driving conditions, 95% of the torque is transferred to the front axle. If slippage occurs, the coupling locks and up to nearly 100% of the torque is automatically transferred to the rear axle. If one front and one rear wheel lose traction, the car will not move.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9 litres per 100km (11.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 Syncro technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1989. January ... 1991. October | ||
Engine: | 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 98 HP ON 5400 RPM | Torque: | 143 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Maximum speed: | 180 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 (combined) 11.7 (urban) 6.8 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km (26.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.98m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1030 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1570 kg |
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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 |