1986 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (22–35 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.6 L; 4-cyl, 1.8 L
- Fuel type
- Diesel, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 22–35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600–$3,050
- Configurations
- 4
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 35 | $2,750 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 21–23 | 25–31 | 22–26 | $2,600–$3,050 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Diesel | 31 | 40 | 35 | $2,750 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1986 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
According to EPA data, the 1986 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is rated at 22–35 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1986 Volkswagen Golf/GTI have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1986 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?
It is offered with Diesel and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,600 to $3,050.