1989 Volkswagen Fox GL 2dr Coupe
The 1989 Volkswagen Fox GL 2dr Coupe is an 81-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 coupe with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,040 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 81 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 93 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Fox measures 163.0 inches long on a 92.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,125 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,040 ($21,073 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 81 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 93 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Injection Type | Bosch CIS-E (KE-Jetronic) fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13.0 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163 in |
| Width | 62 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,125 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars