Volkswagen Golf 1986 Diesel (gen 2)
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.6 diesel description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1986 Diesel has been produced from October, 1986 to July, 1992. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 54 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 100 Nm (Newton metres) on 2300 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 Diesel has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 Diesel accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 18.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 148 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 1986 Diesel in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.6 litres per 100km (17.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1986 - 1992 versions, fuel consumption in city - 6.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 980 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 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 Diesel technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf Diesel | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1986. October ... 1992. July | ||
Engine: | 1588 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 54 HP ON 4800 RPM | Torque: | 100 NM ON 2300 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 148 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 (combined) 6.5 (urban) 4.4 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km (41.3 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 | ||
Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1145 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1465 kg |
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 | - | 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 |