Volkswagen Golf (1985–1989)
Compact carsdieselgas14.5 cu ft max
Hatch
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VE SCORE
Average Volumetric Efficiency for a compact cars — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.
Storage spaces
trunk with rear seats in place
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Cargo dimensions
| Measurement | trunk with rear seats in place |
|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 410 L / 14.5 cu ft[1] |
| Confidence | Secondary source |
- www.ultimatespecs.com · Secondary source
No front trunk (frunk).
Last verified Oct 20, 2026. Volumes are as the source states them (US figures are usually SAE J1100); lengths are usable interior measurements. How we measure.
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI · FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1985–1986 | Diesel | 35 | 31 | 41 |
| FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1986–1989 | Diesel | 35 | 31 | 40 |
| GTI/Golf GT · FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1987 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 23 | 28 |
| GTI · FrontWD · Automatic 3-spd | 1985 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 21 | 25 |
| FrontWD · Automatic 3-spd | 1986–1989 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| GTI 16v · FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1987–1989 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| GTI/Golf GT · FrontWD · Automatic 3-spd | 1987 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 21 | 24 |
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