Volkswagen GTI 19E
Mk2 · 1985–1993 · 9 model years · 7 trims
Unverified
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
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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | |||||||
| 2.0 4AT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 | — | — | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | — |
| 2.0 4AT (29003) · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 | — | — | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19/27 (22) | — |
| 2.0 5MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (24) | — |
| 1992 | |||||||
| 1.8 3AT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $11,480 |
| 1.8 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $11,480 |
| 16v 5MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $14,280 |
| 1991 | |||||||
| 1.8 3AT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $10,515 |
| 1.8 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $10,515 |
| 16v 5MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $13,220 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| 1.8 3AT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $9,995 |
| 1.8 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $9,995 |
| 16v 5MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $13,220 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| 16v 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $13,970 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| 16v 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $10,505 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| 1.8 3AT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/24 (22) | $10,645 |
| 1.8 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/28 (25) | $10,645 |
| 16v 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/26 (23) | $12,560 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| 1.8 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/29 (25) | $9,670 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| 1.8 3AT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 21/25 (23) | $9,310 |
| 1.8 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/29 (25) | $9,310 |
| 1.8 5MT (402) · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/31 (26) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | — |
| 1992 | 1 | — |
| 1991 | 1 | — |
| 1990 | 2 | — |
| 1989 | 1 | — |
| 1988 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 2 | — |
| 1986 | 3 | — |
| 1985 | 2 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.