The Volkswagen Golf (1986-1992) was offered with 16 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Petrol | 160 hp | 225 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 216 km/h | 8.3 s | 9.4 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 129 hp | 168 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.0 s | 9.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 107 hp | 154 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | 10.3 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 98 hp | 143 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 11.1 s | 9.0 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 142 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 13.7 s | 9.5 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 142 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.8 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 137 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 12.0 s | 9.3 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 80 hp | 155 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 169 km/h | 13.2 s | 5.6 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 72 hp | 120 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 72 hp | 120 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 164 km/h | 13.5 s | 7.6 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 69 hp | 133 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 14.5 s | 5.5 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 69 hp | 118 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 157 km/h | 16.4 s | 8.8 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 69 hp | 118 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 162 km/h | 14.1 s | 7.7 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 60 hp | 110 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 151 km/h | 16.9 s | 5.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 54 hp | 100 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 148 km/h | 18.7 s | 5.6 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 54 hp | 97 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 151 km/h | 16.7 s | 7.4 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.