Engines1983–1986

What engines does the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (1983-1986) come with?

The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (1983-1986) was offered with 5 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
1.8L Petrol112 hp157 NmManualFront Wheel Drive173 km/h9.8 s8.7 l/100km1 trim
1.8L Petrol90 hp145 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive159 km/h13.2 s8.6 l/100km1 trim
1.8L Petrol90 hp145 NmManualFront Wheel Drive164 km/h11.0 s7.7 l/100km1 trim
1.6L Petrol75 hp125 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive149 km/h14.9 s8.3 l/100km1 trim
1.6L Petrol75 hp125 NmManualFront Wheel Drive154 km/h12.7 s7.9 l/100km1 trim
How this is measured

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.

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