Volkswagen Golf 1986 GTI G60 (gen 2)
Volkswagen Golf 1986 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1986 GTI G60 has been produced from October, 1990 to October, 1991. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 160 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Golf 1986 - 1992 version and torque 225 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 GTI G60 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1986 GTI G60 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 216 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 1986 GTI G60 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 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 GTI G60 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf GTI G60 | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1990. October ... 1991. October | ||
Engine: | 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 160 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 225 NM ON 3600 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 216 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 (combined) 12.1 (urban) 6.9 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km (24 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.04m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.40m (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: | 1530 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 |