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1989 Volkswagen Golf
Germany
Diesel
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1989
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A2 1st Facelift (Typ 19/1G)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6 D Manual
Power (hp)
54 hp
Power (kW)
40 kW
Displacement
1,588 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,985 mm
(156.9 in)
Width
1,665 mm
(65.6 in)
Height
1,415 mm
(55.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,475 mm
(97.4 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,413 mm
(55.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,408 mm
(55.4 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Sides
Yes
Colour
Non-Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Front
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Controls
Faders
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Ashtray
Front
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Analogue
Optional
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
345 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,145 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Collapsible
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Head Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Curtain Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Center Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Child Protection
Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
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A2 1st Facelift (Typ 19/1G)
1988–1989
Year
1989
Powertrain
1.6 D Manual
Horsepower
54 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Diesel
Hatchback
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Diesel
