| VW Golf 1.8 GL |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1.781 cm³ (81 mm * 86,4 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 1 : 1 (petrol) |
| Engine control | ohc |
| Valves | 2 per cylinder |
| Cooling | Liqiud, Pump circulation |
| Maximums Torque | 145 Nm at 2.500 rpm |
| Maximum Power | 67 kW (91 HP) at 5.500 rpm |
| Transmission | Manual five-speed |
| Drive train | Front engine, transversal,
Front wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.475 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.700 mm |
| Front suspension | McPherson, coil springs |
| Brakes front | Discs |
| Brakes rear | Drums |
| Length | 4.020 mm |
| Width | 1.690 mm |
| Height | 1.425 mm |
| Drag coefficient (cross section) | 0,3 (2,03 m²) |
| Kerb weight | 1.084 kg |
| Tank capacity | 55 Liter |
| Maximum speed | 172 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
1991 VW Golf 1.8 GL
