1992 Volkswagen GTI 1.8 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 1992 Volkswagen GTI 1.8 5MT is a 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,480 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,480 ($26,593 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 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 1992 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
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.