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1991 Volkswagen GTI 1.8 3AT

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1991 Volkswagen GTI – front Unverified
Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Mk2 (19E, 1985–1993); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTi by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Volkswagen Golf MkII GTI in Swansea by Robrob42, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 8V (US) - Red, interior by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1991 Volkswagen GTI 1.8 3AT is a 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,515 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 TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,515 ($25,091 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.8L Inline-4
Displacement1.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1991 Volkswagen GTI 1.8 3AT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 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

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1991 Volkswagen GTI

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Volkswagen GTI. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 17, 1998 · Suspension
“VEHICLE VIBRATES AND ACTS IF IT'S OUT OF GAS.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1991 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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