December 21st, 2008 | 
Author: When you think of the “Volkswagen Golf” what will usually come to mind for Volkswagen enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Golf has been one of the premier vehicles of the Volkswagen line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1991 model is no exception. The Volkswagen Golf falls into the hatchback for the family category.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the Golf for 1990 and 1991 includes the 2.0 liter engine by Volkswagen, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Golf.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Golf uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The Golf is 159.10 inches long, 65.50 inches wide, and 55.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was $9,270, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1991 Golf is a traditional Bosch KE-Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an mechanical system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.
The Golf GTI 16-Valve received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty five in-city driving and thirty two when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 1990 model began the promise of the Volkswagen Golf. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Volkswagen hopes that the Golf GTI 16-Valve will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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