Volkswagen's pocket rocket drops the Golf designation and becomes simply the GTI. The hatchback comes in two flavors -- base and 16V. Base GTIs come with a 105-horsepower four (100 hp in California), rear drum brakes and velour-upholstered sport seats. The GTI 16V gets a 134-hp DOHC four-cylinder, four-wheel disc brakes and genuine Recaro seats.

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andrew robert tohmas, 11/08/2002

1990 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback

It's the best car of it's age that I have ever driven

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Jay, 10/09/2005

1990 Volkswagen GTI 16V 2dr Hatchback

Love the car! I have added a number of aftermarket parts to mine, including Poly-bushings in the rear end, tokico illum 5-way shocks with H&R srings all around, and a 2 in. Sebring exhaust. the performance "bang for buck" can not be beat. this car looks great with round headlights and the part leather recaro seats hold firms and tight...which is perfect for autocrossing on the weekend. I …

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Base

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$157/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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