1978 Volkswagen Golf
1978 Volkswagen Golf Specsacross 2 versions
- Horsepower
- 70–110 hp
- Torque
- 81–103 lb-ft
- 0-60 mph
- 9.0–13.0s
- Curb Weight
- 1,850–1,950 lbs
1978 Volkswagen Golf against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | $7.7k | – | 2 | 3 |
| 1978 | $13k | – | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | $6.1k | – | 2 | 14 |
| 1980 | $24k | $15k–$25k | 4 | 18 |
| 1981 | $9k | $6.3k–$12k | 8 | 40 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Volkswagen Golf by version
- Golf Mk1
- $8.5k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 0 for sale
- GTI Mk1
- $17k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 0 for sale
Recent 1978 Volkswagen Golf auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Speed Mar 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,500 | 63,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 1978 Volkswagen Golf GTI Aug 14, 2025, Collecting Cars | $16,714 | 84,182 | Collecting Cars |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 1978 Volkswagen Golf GTI Jan 23, 2023, Collecting Cars | $31,229 | – | Collecting Cars |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit Coupe Jan 19, 2011, Barrett-Jackson | $7,700 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
Listings
9 1978 Volkswagen Golf vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 1 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 1978 Volkswagen Golf listings are for sale right now?
There is 1 1978 Volkswagen Golf listing currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
How fast is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf?
Across its 2 versions, the 1978 Volkswagen Golf does 0-60 mph in 9.0–13.0 seconds.
How much horsepower does a 1978 Volkswagen Golf have?
Across its 2 versions, the 1978 Volkswagen Golf makes 70–110 hp.
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