1993 Volkswagen Golf Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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1993 was a changeover year for the Volkswagen Golf, with the older '92 models on their way out and the next-generation models slowly being introduced across the country, starting in California. However, the introduction of the new '93 models was delayed due to labor problems at the carmaker's plant in Mexico, so sales were limited.
The 1993 Volkswagen Golf came with a new 2.0-liter, 115-hp 4-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission, which was standard. A four-speed automatic was available as an option.
Standard features for the Golf were beefed up a bit, when compared to previous models, and included power brakes, power steering, power door locks, bucket seats, a rear-window defroster, and an anti-theft alarm system.
Overall, drivers' impressions of the '93 Golf were positive, with fuel efficiency, roominess, and reliability cited as positive points. However, some drivers reported quality-control issues with the car.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1993 Volkswagen Golf
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by Mohammed A
Aug 22, 2010
great sport car, fast , small great for drag race with good tuning so easy and fun to drive great, lovely , good for sport and family use, very comfortable from inside , wide chairs gives the feel of racing experience, safest car ever made Aug 22, 2010
by Julio L
Jul 26, 2009
Classic boxy 1970's design Giugiaro, combined with Karmann's Cabriolet's building expertise.
For anyone after budget fun in the sun, or wind in the hair motoring, there's no better bargain base solid car on the market (at least for price and driving fun! Great handling car with the right shock.wheel and tyre combination)
Jul 26, 2009
by Anders H
Jun 22, 2009
i just love it its the best snd most reliable car i ever had, starts everytime and its nice to drive, well its the gt with org. sunroof eletrical windows, its mutch better than driving a fiat no matter whitch model!!Jun 22, 2009
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by Mohammed A
Aug 22, 2010
great sport car, fast , small great for drag race with good tuning so easy and fun to drive great, lovely , good for sport and family use, very comfortable from inside , wide chairs gives the feel of racing experience, safest car ever made Aug 22, 2010
by Julio L
Jul 26, 2009
Classic boxy 1970's design Giugiaro, combined with Karmann's Cabriolet's building expertise.
For anyone after budget fun in the sun, or wind in the hair motoring, there's no better bargain base solid car on the market (at least for price and driving fun! Great handling car with the right shock.wheel and tyre combination)
Jul 26, 2009
by Anders H
Jun 22, 2009
i just love it its the best snd most reliable car i ever had, starts everytime and its nice to drive, well its the gt with org. sunroof eletrical windows, its mutch better than driving a fiat no matter whitch model!!Jun 22, 2009
by Jamie D
Sep 07, 2008
1993 5Dr VW Golf GTi in black. My first VW Golf and boy did it look the dogs dangly bits. Unfortunately, I was doing an awful lot of commuting at the time and put a lot of miles on this car in a short space of time. I enjoyed almost every mile covered in this car and having owner many more expensive and faster ones since, but this one handled like a go kart and I still have fond memories of it now.Sep 07, 2008
by Dave M
Aug 21, 2008
It doesn't get the gas mileage that I thought it would...it revs almost like there should be another gear. It handles really well.
I really like the looks of my car and it's nice inside...trimmed out nice. When I clean it out it really looks sharp.
It is a solid sounding car that really surprised me when I took it get inspected because the things that were wrong with it in other cars I have owned you were hearing squeaks and thumps and bangs and blah, blah, blah...this car...no noise.Aug 21, 2008
by Jon K
Jul 02, 2008
i love my golf, bought it off my bro and its never broken down , it isnt that quick but its got some big rims and now handels alot better than it ever did when vw made it !Jul 02, 2008
by Kay L
Mar 05, 2008
This was my third car. It was a VR6 but don't be fooled by it's name, all the speed it should have had was destroyed by the lump of an engine. But then again I was driving around for ages with a knackered clutch! It was great to drive and very reliable. I eventually had to get rid due to the rising fuel prices. VR6's are very thirsty!Mar 05, 2008
by Christian R
Jan 07, 2008
Super cool car. Special the automation gear version, like this, with the sport selection. Very cool Jan 07, 2008
by Lee B
Jan 06, 2008
Great car overall future classic, brilliant handling can be a little nose heavy beacause of the weight from the 2.8, loads of power from mid range and topend but can be caught unaware from slow starts. Really well made apart from a few electrical gremlins which afect all mk3 golfs ie electric windows. Only downside of owning this car is its lust for petrol.Jan 06, 2008
by Morten G
Jan 03, 2008
It drives well, has room for a full size pram in the back and it is rather reliable.Jan 03, 2008
by Kristian H
Dec 30, 2007
I owned this car longer than any other before and since then. Didn't matter what I threw at it, it just kept on going (except for when I blew the gearbox!)Dec 30, 2007
by Tony L
Dec 04, 2007
Had the 8v 2.0ltr GTI for a little while, things kept going wrong with it tho, probs cos it was quite old and had been thrashedDec 04, 2007
1993 Volkswagen Golf Pricing
Original MSRP
$11,990 to $11,990Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
