| VW Golf GTI 16V |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1781 cm³ (81 mm * 86,4 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 1 (petrol) |
| Valves | 4 pro Zylinder |
| Engine control | Obenliegende Nockenwelle, hängende Valves (OHC) |
| Max. Torque | 168 Nm at 4250 rpm |
| Max. Power | 95 kW (129 HP) at 5800 rpm |
| Drive train | Front drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.480 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 |
| Brakes rear | Disc-braken |
| Wheels | 185/60 HR 14 |
| Length | 4.040 mm |
| Width | 1.680 mm |
| Height | 1.400 mm |
| Boot capacity | 345/1.145 Liter |
| Dachlast | 75 kg |
| Tank capacity | 55 Liter |
| Payload | 465 kg |
| Kerb weight | 965 kg |
| Anhängelast | 482/1.200 kg |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 - 1992 |