Volkswagen Golf Mk1
An entry from the previous generation of the Volkswagen Golf (Mk1).
Volkswagen · Production September 1983–1992
Volkswagen Golf Mk2
Key facts
| Documented period | Production September 1983–1992[1] |
|---|---|
| Make | Volkswagen · Germany |
| Generation | Second generation · Mk2 · Volkswagen Golf history |
| Body | 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback[1] |
| Powertrain | Not documented here |
| Class | Everyday[1] |
An illustrated archive entry: specifications are not documented here yet. Suggest a source
What made it distinctive?
Changes described by the sources
- The Mk2 was larger than the Mk1, with a slightly longer wheelbase.[1]
- It brought a larger bodyshell and a wider range of engines than the Mk1.[1]
Facelifts
- August 1987 Larger grille slats were introduced with the August 1987 facelift.[1]
- August 1989 Big bumpers were introduced on the European market with an August 1989 facelift.[1]
Volkswagen Golf generation history — 8 of 8 entries illustrated · 8 generations
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References
- Volkswagen Golf Mk2 — Wikipedia Reference work (read 13 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.