The Volkswagen Golf (1981-1983) was offered with 6 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Petrol | 112 hp | 153 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 110 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 182 km/h | 8.8 s | 8.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Diesel | 70 hp | 133 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 155 km/h | 13.5 s | 5.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.5L Petrol | 70 hp | 110 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 158 km/h | 14.7 s | 8.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 54 hp | 102 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 143 km/h | 16.8 s | 6.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.1L Petrol | 50 hp | 79 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 140 km/h | 16.8 s | 8.5 l/100km | 2 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.