Volkswagen Golf 2 Hatchback 1986 - 1992 Reviews, Technical Data ...

This generation of Volkswagen Golf 2 (facelift model) has been produced from October, 1986 to July, 1992. We can provide information about 18 modifications of this generation. 1986 Volkswagen Golf is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and front wheel drive (16 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 (15 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

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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 in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1200 $. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Golf repair costs are 75 $ 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 - all - only petrol only diesel	Power	Consumption	Gearbox - all - only manual only automatic	Drive type - all - only Front wheel drive (FWD) only Rear wheel drive (RWD) only All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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

Volkswagen Golf prices

Volkswagen Golf 1986 - 1992 hatchback price in Latvia is from 220 $ to 3300 $.Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is more below average - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 15 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1986 - 1992 prices).

Year	Lowest	Average	Highest	Availability
Volkswagen Golf 1991 price	440 $	1400 $	3300 $
Volkswagen Golf 1990 price	650 $	1400 $	2700 $
Volkswagen Golf 1988 price	330 $	1600 $	3300 $
Volkswagen Golf 1987 price	800 $	900 $	1000 $
Volkswagen Golf 1986 price	220 $	550 $	800 $

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 Calculate total cost of ownership of the Volkswagen Golf, including purchase, insurance, maintenance, taxes and other costs based on how you use your vehicle.

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