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Volkswagen Golf IIIVolkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

General information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Generation
Golf III
Modification (Engine)
2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
Start of production
1992
End of production
1997
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3-5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
7.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
224 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
7.4 kg/Hp, 135.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.5 kg/Nm, 182.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
62.3 Hp/l
Torque
235 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AAA
Engine displacement
2792 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
VR-engine
Cylinder Bore
81 mm
Piston Stroke
90.3 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
8.2 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1285 kg
Max. weight
1685 kg
Max load
400 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
320 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
677 l
Fuel tank capacity
65 l

Dimensions

Length
4020 mm
Width
1695 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm
Front track
1450 mm
Rear (Back) track
1434 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Suspension with rod connecting the arms
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
205/50 R15
Wheel rim size
15