1990 Volkswagen GTI 1.8 3AT
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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 1990 Volkswagen GTI 1.8 3AT is a 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,995 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,995 ($24,854 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Volkswagen GTI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 15, 1992 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
Consequence: THE VENTURI TUBE CAN PARTIALLY BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATEAND PREVENT IT FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION, RESULTING IN UNWANTEDENGINE SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.
NHTSA campaign 92V131000
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 1990 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.