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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro

HatchbackPetrolManualFWDYear 1986
90
Horsepower · 66 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 Syncro is a hatchback powered by a petrol engine delivering 90 hp (66 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 1986 as part of the Volkswagen Golf (1983-1986) generation, and sits alongside 23 other variants in 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 Syncro?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro produces 90 hp (66 kW).

What transmission does the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro have?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the torque of the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro produces 145 Nm of torque.

When was the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro introduced?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro was introduced in 1986.

Across generations

Other Volkswagen Golf generations