1989 Volkswagen GTI 16v 5MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTi by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Golf MkII GTI in Swansea by Robrob42, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 8V (US) - Red, interior by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1989 Volkswagen GTI 16v 5MT is a 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,970 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,970 ($36,615 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Volkswagen GTI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 1992 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
NHTSA campaign 92V050000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1989 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.