Mk 1 Technical Specification
| GTI Model | From | To | bhp |
weight (kg) |
bhp/tonne |
0-60 (secs) |
Top speed (mph) |
| Mk I | |||||||
| 1.6 GTI | Jul '79 | Sep '83 | 110 | 890 | 125 | 11.6 | 110 |
| 1.8 GTI | Sep '81 | Jul '83 | 112 | 962 | 118 | 8.1 | 118 |
| Mk I Convertible | |||||||
| 1.6 GLI | Mar '80 | Sep '81 | 110 | 890 | 125 | 15.9 | 110 |
| 1.8 GTI | Jul '83 | Aug '87 | 112 | 962 | 118 | 8.1 | 118 |
| 1.8 GTI | Aug '87 | Jan '91 | 112 | 962 | 118 | 9.9 | 125 |
| 1.8 GTI Rivage | Feb '91 | Apr '93 | 112 | 1100 | 103 | 9.9 | 108 |
| 1.8 GTI Sportline | Feb '91 | Apr '93 | 112 | 1100 | 103 | 9.9 | 116 |