| VW Golf Cabriolet 1.8 GLI |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1781 cm³ (81 mm * 86,4 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 1 (petrol) |
| Valves | 2 pro Zylinder |
| Engine control | Obenliegende Nockenwelle,
hängende Valves (OHC) |
| Max. Torque | 157 Nm at 3100 rpm |
| Max. Power | 82 kW (112 HP) at 5500 rpm |
| Drive train | Front drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.400 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.500 mm |
| Front suspension | McPherson-Federatne |
| spring system front | Schraubenfedern, anti-roll bar |
| spring system rear | Schraubenfedern, anti-roll bar |
| Brakes front | Disc-braken |
| Wheels | 175/70 HR 13 |
| Length | 3.820 mm |
| Width | 1.630 mm |
| Height | 1.400 mm |
| Boot capacity | 220/505 Liter |
| Dachlast | 365 kg |
| Tank capacity | 40 Liter |
| Payload | 365 kg |
| Kerb weight | 965 kg |
| Anhängelast | 365/365 kg |
| Maximum speed | 173 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 - 1986 |
1983 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.8 GLI 
