December 25th, 2008 | 
Author: The Volkswagen Golf is a 2-door car available at your Volkswagen dealer. The Golf came in three configurations: GL, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, and Base. The GTI 8-Valve configuration is powered by the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 32 highway miles and 25 city. The Golf competes in the Hatchback market segment, in direct competition with Acura.
Stop and Go
The Golf GTI 8-Valve is equipped with a Volkswagen 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Volkswagen.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. 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 dimensions of the Golf GTI 8-Valve are 65.50 inches wide by 159.10 inches long. It sits 55.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 97.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $9,270 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1991 Golf is a Bosch AFC-Digifant system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 1991 Golf gets 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 25 in the city. This is below average for a hatchback car.
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 8-Valve will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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