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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI

HatchbackPetrolManualFWDYear 1982
112
Horsepower · 82 kW
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0–100 km/h
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km/h top speed
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l/100 km

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI is a hatchback powered by a petrol engine delivering 112 hp (82 kW).

Updated Jun 2026 · Data curated by Cars-Data.com

Performance

Drive is routed to the front-wheel-drive axle via a manual.

Generation & history

This variant was introduced in 1982 as part of the Volkswagen Golf (1981-1983) generation, and sits alongside 8 other variants in this generation. It is the most powerful variant of this generation.

Full specifications — including engine displacement, transmission type, dimensions, weight, and historical list price — are available on the specifications page.

Quick answers
What is the engine power of the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI produces 112 hp (82 kW).

What transmission does the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI have?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI is equipped with a Manual transmission.

Is the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI front, rear, or all-wheel drive?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI sends power through the FWD drivetrain.

What is the engine size of the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI has a 1,781 cc engine with 4 cylinders.

What is the torque of the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI produces 153 Nm of torque.

When was the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI introduced?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI was introduced in 1982.

Across generations

Other Volkswagen Golf generations