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Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE

1984 – 1992 Germany

Volkswagen built the Golf GTI / GTD / GTE from 1984 to 1992. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 107 to 160 hp. The lightest version weighs only 909 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1976 – 1983), peak power rose from 111 to 160 hp, and minimum weight went up by 77 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.8L 5MT FWD (107 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 107 hp 8.5 s 186 5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (112 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 112 hp 9.7 s 191 5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (129 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 129 hp 9.0 s 200 5-Speed manual
G60 5MT FWD (160 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 160 hp 8.3 s 216 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
79 KW @ 5250 RPM107 HP @ 5250 RPM106 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque
114 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM154 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
115.6 mph (186 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2032.7 lbs (922 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
202.3 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
82 KW @ 5500 RPM112 HP @ 5500 RPM110 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
116 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM157 Nm @ 3100 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
118.7 mph (191 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2004 lbs (909 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
190.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
95 KW @ 5800 RPM129 HP @ 5800 RPM127 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM168 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
122 cuFT (3455 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2056.9 lbs (933 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
214.2 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
118 KW @ 5600 RPM160 HP @ 5600 RPM158 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
166 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM225 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
134.2 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/50VR15

Dimensions

Length
159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2275.2 lbs (1032 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3373.1 lbs (1530 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
223.7 g/km
Length3,980 – 4,041 mm
Width1,679 mm
Height1,400 mm
Wheelbase2,479 mm
Curb weight909 – 1,032 kg
Torque154 – 225 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.