April 30th, 2009 | 
Author: Several things can be said about the Volkswagen Golf series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Volkswagen Golf Engine Specs
The Golf GTI is equipped with a Volkswagen 2.0 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 fuel system for the 1993 Golf is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 13.70-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Golf comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Golf GTI are 64.60 inches wide by 153.10 inches long. It sits 55.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,230 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.
The standard warranty period for the Golf is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1993 Golf gets 26 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 24 in the city. This is subpar for a hatchback car.
We Think…
The 1993 model year was telling year for the Volkswagen Golf. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GTI version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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