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The 1991 Golf is an important vehicle to Volkswagen for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Golf which include GL, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, and Base. The two-door car with its front wheel Drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Volkswagen. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

1991 Volkswagen Golf Base Specs

The Golf Base is equipped with a OEM 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Volkswagen.

For the 1991 Golf, the fuel configuration is a OEM, using DIESEL for fuel. A fuel-injected configuration. The gas tank holds 14.50 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a -steering -style configuration. The Golf uses drum-assisted brakes, with ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Golf Base 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 Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Golf is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Golf Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty five in-city driving and thirty two when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Volkswagen Golf

There are several reasons why the Volkswagen Golf Base sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Volkswagen, specifically a Golf.