Volkswagen Golf Country Mk2
A factory-built off-road hatchback that predated the modern crossover craze by decades.
- Power
- 98 bhp
- Top speed
- 96 mph
- Est. value
- $12k–$28k
About the Volkswagen Golf Country Mk2
The Volkswagen Golf Country was a limited-production variant of the Mk2 Golf, developed in collaboration with Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Austria. It featured a heavily modified chassis with a subframe that raised the ride height by 120mm, providing 210mm of ground clearance. Equipped with the Syncro four-wheel-drive system, it included rugged additions like a front bull bar, skid plates, and a rear-mounted spare wheel. While not a hardcore rock crawler, its ability to handle rough terrain made it a cult classic and a spiritual ancestor to the modern compact SUV.
Volkswagen Golf Country Mk2 specs
The Volkswagen Golf Country Mk2 produces 98 bhp (73 kW) and 143 Nm (105 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 96 mph (155 km/h).
| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | Golf Country |
| Generation | Mk2 |
| Trim | 1.8 |
| Years | 1990–1991 |
| Type | Off-road |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | About 7,735 built |
| Engine | 1.8-litre inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,781 cc (1.8 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 98 bhp (73 kW) at 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 143 Nm (105 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,200 rpm |
| Top speed | 96 mph (155 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,245 kg (2,745 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 79 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Volkswagen Golf Country Mk2 worth?
A typical Volkswagen Golf Country Mk2 is estimated to be worth $12,000 – $28,000 (about £8,900 – £21,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Volkswagen Golf Country Mk2 rarity in CarSpot
The Volkswagen Golf Country Mk2 is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Volkswagen Golf Country Mk2 fun facts
- The Golf Country was hand-finished at the Steyr-Daimler-Puch plant in Graz, where the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is also manufactured.
- Despite its rugged looks, it used the standard 98hp 1.8-litre engine, which struggled slightly with the extra 160kg of weight added by the off-road hardware.
- A ultra-rare 'Chrome Edition' was produced near the end of the run, featuring chrome bull bars, a sliding Webasto sunroof, and a more luxurious beige leather interior.