| VW Golf GTI 16V |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1.781 cm³ (81 mm * 86,4 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 1 : 1 (petrol) |
| Engine control | dohc |
| Valves | 4 per cylinder |
| Cooling | Liqiud, Pump circulation |
| Maximums Torque | 168 Nm at 4.600 rpm |
| Maximum Power | 102 kW (139 HP) at 6.100 rpm |
| Transmission | Manual five-speed |
| Drive train | Front engine, transversal, Front wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.475 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.500 mm |
| Brakes front | Discs, ventilated |
| Brakes rear | Discs |
| Bremse | Servo |
| Wheels front | 185/60 VR 14 |
| Wheels rear | 185/60 VR 14 |
| Length | 3.985 mm |
| Width | 1.680 mm |
| Height | 1.405 mm |
| Drag coefficient (cross section) | 0,34 (1,91 m²) |
| Kerb weight | 907 kg |
| Tank capacity | 55 Liter |
| Maximum speed | 204 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |