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Volkswagen has produced 40 variants across 4 model families between 1974–1994. The range includes Hatchback, Cabriolet body styles powered by Gasolina and Diesel engines. The most powerful version produces 112 HP. The Volkswagen VIN decoder identifies each variant from the 17-digit chassis number.
| Engine | Years | Body type | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0-60 mph | Top speed | Mixed consumption | Drive | Gearbox |
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| 1.1 (50 CV) | 1979–1981 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 50 CV @ 6000rpm. | 79 Nm @ 3000rpm. | – | 140 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.1 (52 CV) | 1981–1983 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 52 CV | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.3 (60 CV) | 1979–1983 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 60 CV @ 5600rpm. | 95 Nm @ 3500rpm. | – | 150 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.5 (70 CV) | 1974–1975 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 70 CV @ 5200rpm. | 114 Nm @ 3000rpm. | 12.5 ss | 160 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.5 (70 CV) Automatic | 1977–1983 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 70 CV @ 5600rpm. | 110 Nm @ 2500rpm. | – | 153 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 3 marchas, transmisión automática |
| 1.5 D (50 CV) | 1976–1980 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 50 CV @ 5000rpm. | 82 Nm @ 3000rpm. | 15.8 ss | 140 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 (75 CV) | 1975–1977 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 75 CV @ 5600rpm. | 119 Nm @ 3200rpm. | – | 164 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 D (54 CV) | 1980–1983 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 54 CV @ 4800rpm. | 98 Nm @ 2300rpm. | 16.8 ss | 143 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 GTI (110 CV) | 1976–1982 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 110 CV @ 6100rpm. | 140 Nm @ 5000rpm. | 9 ss | 180 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 TD (70 CV) | 1982–1983 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 70 CV @ 4500rpm. | 130 Nm @ 2600rpm. | 13.5 ss | 155 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.8 GTI (112 CV) | 1982–1983 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 112 CV @ 5800rpm. | 153 Nm @ 3500rpm. | 9.2 ss | 183 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| Engine | Years | Body type | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0-60 mph | Top speed | Mixed consumption | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 (50 CV) | 1979–1981 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 50 CV @ 6000rpm. | 79 Nm @ 3000rpm. | – | 140 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.3 (60 CV) | 1979–1983 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 60 CV @ 5600rpm. | 95 Nm @ 3500rpm. | – | 150 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.5 (70 CV) | 1974–1975 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 70 CV @ 5200rpm. | 114 Nm @ 3000rpm. | 12.5 ss | 160 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.5 (70 CV) Automatic | 1977–1983 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 70 CV @ 5600rpm. | 110 Nm @ 2500rpm. | – | 153 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 3 marchas, transmisión automática |
| 1.5 D (50 CV) | 1976–1980 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 50 CV @ 5000rpm. | 82 Nm @ 3000rpm. | 15.8 ss | 140 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 (75 CV) | 1975–1977 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 75 CV @ 5600rpm. | 119 Nm @ 3200rpm. | – | 164 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 D (54 CV) | 1980–1983 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 54 CV @ 4800rpm. | 98 Nm @ 2300rpm. | 16.8 ss | 143 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 GTI (110 CV) | 1976–1982 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 110 CV @ 6100rpm. | 140 Nm @ 5000rpm. | 9 ss | 180 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 TD (70 CV) | 1982–1983 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 70 CV @ 4500rpm. | 130 Nm @ 2600rpm. | 13.5 ss | 155 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.8 GTI (112 CV) | 1982–1983 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 112 CV @ 5800rpm. | 153 Nm @ 3500rpm. | 9.2 ss | 183 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| Engine | Years | Body type | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0-60 mph | Top speed | Mixed consumption | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (72 CV) | 1986–1990 | Cabriolet | ⛽ Gasolina | 72 CV | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.6 (75 CV) | 1983–1992 | Cabriolet | ⛽ Gasolina | 75 CV | – | – | – | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.8 (112 CV) | 1982–1989 | Cabriolet | ⛽ Gasolina | 112 CV | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.8 (90 CV) | 1983–1992 | Cabriolet | ⛽ Gasolina | 90 CV | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.8 (95 CV) | 1983–1993 | Cabriolet | ⛽ Gasolina | 95 CV | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.8 (98 CV) | 1989–1994 | Cabriolet | ⛽ Gasolina | 98 CV | – | – | – | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| GLS 1.5 (70 CV) | – | Cabriolet | ⛽ Gasolina | 70 CV @ 5600rpm. | 110 Nm @ 2500rpm. | 14.3 ss | 150 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| GLi 1.6 (110 CV) | – | Cabriolet | ⛽ Gasolina | 110 CV @ 6100rpm. | 140 Nm @ 5000rpm. | 10.2 ss | 172 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| Engine | Years | Body type | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0-60 mph | Top speed | Mixed consumption | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 (45 CV) | 1983–1985 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 45 CV | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.0 (50 CV) | 1985–1987 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 50 CV @ 5500rpm. | 74 Nm @ 3000rpm. | – | 144 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.3 (55 CV) | 1983–1985 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 55 CV @ 5400rpm. | 96 Nm @ 3300rpm. | 16.7 ss | 151 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 (72 CV) | 1986–1987 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 72 CV @ 5200rpm. | 128 Nm @ 2800rpm. | 14.1 ss | 162 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 (75 CV) | 1983–1987 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 75 CV @ 5000rpm. | 125 Nm @ 2500rpm. | 13 ss | 167 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 (75 CV) Automatic | 1983–1987 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 75 CV @ 5000rpm. | 125 Nm @ 2500rpm. | 15.2 ss | 162 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 3 marchas, transmisión automática |
| 1.6 (75 CV) Manual 5-speed | 1983–1987 | Hatchback | ⛽ Gasolina | 75 CV @ 5000rpm. | 125 Nm @ 2500rpm. | 13 ss | 167 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 D (54 CV) | 1983–1987 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 54 CV @ 4800rpm. | 100 Nm @ 2300rpm. | 18.7 ss | 148 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 4 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 D (54 CV) Automatic | 1983–1987 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 54 CV @ 4800rpm. | 100 Nm @ 2300rpm. | 22.9 ss | 143 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 3 marchas, transmisión automática |
| 1.6 D (54 CV) Manual 5-speed | 1983–1987 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 54 CV @ 4800rpm. | 100 Nm @ 2300rpm. | 18.7 ss | 148 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
| 1.6 TD (70 CV) | 1983–1987 | Hatchback | 🛢️ Diesel | 70 CV @ 4500rpm. | 133 Nm @ 2600rpm. | 14.5 ss | 160 km/h km/h | – | Tracción delantera | 5 marchas, transmisión manual |
The Volkswagen VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code containing all factory vehicle information. Each position has a specific meaning that Drivium's system automatically decodes.
A Volkswagen VIN always has 17 alphanumeric characters. The first 3 (WMI) identify the manufacturer and country of origin. Digits 4–9 describe the vehicle and the last 8 contain the production number.
You can check any Volkswagen model: Golf I (3-door), Golf I (5-door), Golf I Cabrio, Golf II (3-door) and more, manufactured between 1974–1994. The system automatically identifies the exact variant.
Your Volkswagen VIN appears in three places: on the dashboard visible through the windshield (driver's side), on the B-pillar sticker of the driver's door, and on the vehicle documents (registration and title).
By decoding the VIN you get: exact model, production year, assembly plant, engine type (Gasolina, Diesel), transmission, drive type, standard equipment, and full technical specifications.
Yes, the Volkswagen VIN decoder on Drivium is completely free and requires no registration. Enter the 17-digit chassis number and get the full report instantly.
How to decode a Volkswagen VIN number?
A Volkswagen VIN contains 17 characters identifying the country of manufacture, brand, vehicle type, production year and serial number. Enter your VIN in Drivium to get the full decoded factory data instantly.
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Your Volkswagen VIN reveals: country of manufacture, production year, engine type, trim level and unique serial number. Drivium decodes all of this along with the full factory build sheet.