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1986This is the Model Guide for the model year 1986.Please see the Color Guide for more information on colors. For additional mechanical info, please see the Engines and Transmissions section for specific dates of installation, models, and codes used. See the Brochure Rack for brochures for these, and many other VWs, in this model year and others. Additional technical details and photographs are available. |
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All Volkswagen models receive a 3rd brake light as per new DOT regulations for 1986 long life spark plugs become available the legendary "Volks-wa-gen" chime is used for the first time Diesels get hydraulic lifters (eliminating need for valve adjustments) in 1986 1/2 |
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Golf: | |
| Price: $7150, for the base diesel model. | |
| Changes from last year: rear shoulder belts become standard rear wiper becomes standard, rear washer bottle removed and rear washer is now fed from front washer bottle dual exterior mirrors and full console become standard on diesel |
Options: 2 or 4 doors Air Conditioning Heavy duty cooling package Sunroof Automatic Transmission (gas only) Power Steering AM/FM Stereo radio with 4 speakers AM/FM Stereo radio with cassette and 4 speakers and cassette storage tray height adjustable driver's seat split rear seat leatherette upholestery Cruise Control power package (windows, locks, mirrors) power mirrors passive restraint (n/a with height adjustable driver's seat, gas engine only) 5.5x13 steel wheels (standard on gas engine) Full wheel covers (requires 5.5x13" steel wheels) 5.5x13" alloy wheels Metallic paint |
Golf Wolfsburg Edition: | |
| Available in 2 or 4 door, the Golf Wolfsburg Edition is the same as the Golf, but with Jetta- and GTI-style Aero headlights, 7 slat grille, wide body side molding, steel wheels with trim rings, a special dark gray velour interior, standard split rear seat, AM/FM stereo with 4 speakers, an illuminated passenger vanity mirror, and a time-delay dome light. | |
GTI: | |
| Engine: 1.8l 102hp RD engine, KE-Jetronic injection system | |
| Changes from last year: rear shoulder belts become standard New engine gains 2hp over last year |
Options: Air Conditioning Sunroof Power Steering Cruise Control AM/FM Stereo radio with 4 speakers AM/FM Stereo radio with cassette and 4 speakers Metallic paint Floor Mats |
Jetta/Jetta GL: | |
| Price: $8170 | |
| No Changes from last year. | Options: 2 or 4 doors (Jetta only) turbo diesel Automatic transmission (n/a on diesel) cruise control power steering Air Conditioning Heated front seats Sunroof and air deflector metallic paint alloy 5.5X13" wheels height adjustable driver's seat (standard on GL) Diesel engine Turbo Diesel engine (GL only) power locks (GL only) power windows (GL only) power mirrors (GL only) power antenna (GL only) ski sack (GL only) |
Jetta GL Wolfsburg Edition: | |
| Similar to the Canadian-only Jetta Carat, the Jetta GL Wolfsburg Edition comes with rear headrests, metallic paint, and automatic transmission. | |
Jetta Carat (Canada only): | |
| Changes from last year: New engine adds 2hp over last year. |
Options: Sport Seats Automatic Transmission Sunroof |
Jetta GLI: | |
| Price: $10,190 | |
| Engine: 1.8l 102hp RD engine, KE-Jetronic injection system | |
| Changes from last year: New engine adds 2hp over last year. |
Options: Automatic transmission Air Conditioning Sunroof Cruise Control Power mirrors power windows, locks, and mirrors package AM/FM stereo cassette radio with cassette holder ski sack metallic paint |
Jetta GLI Wolfsburg Edition: | |
| Same as Jetta GLI, but with standard rear spoiler, Pirelli "P-Slot" alloy wheels, gray leather interior, power/heated mirrors, heated seats, ski sack, and only in Tornado Red or Atlas Gray. | |