The Volkswagen Golf (1983-1986) was offered with 9 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Petrol | 139 hp | 168 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 208 km/h | 8.6 s | 8.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 112 hp | 157 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 191 km/h | 9.7 s | 8.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 178 km/h | 10.8 s | 7.2 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 75 hp | 125 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 162 km/h | 15.2 s | 7.9 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 75 hp | 125 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 167 km/h | 13.0 s | 7.5 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 70 hp | 133 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 14.5 s | 5.5 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 55 hp | 96 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 151 km/h | 16.7 s | 6.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 54 hp | 100 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 143 km/h | 22.9 s | 6.6 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 54 hp | 100 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 148 km/h | 18.7 s | 6.0 l/100km | 3 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.