Volkswagen Golf III 1.4 (55 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Golf III 1.4 (55 Hp) /Hatchback 1991 - 1994/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf III?

Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Golf III 1.4 (55 Hp)?

6.5 l/100 km
36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l

How fast is 1991 Golf III 1.4 (55 Hp)?

165 km/h | 103 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.2 sec
0-60 mph: 15.4 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1991 1.4 (55 Hp)?

55 Hp, 116 Nm
86 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1991 1.4 (55 Hp)?

1.4 l
1391 cm³
84.88 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1991 Volkswagen 1.4 (55 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf III Hatchback 1991 1.4 (55 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1991 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

4020 mm
158.27 in.

What is the width of 1991 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

1695 mm
66.73 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1991 Volkswagen Golf III 1.4 (55 Hp)?

1030 kg
2271 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1991 Volkswagen Golf III 1.4 (55 Hp)?

1505 kg
3318 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1991 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

330 - 687 l
11.7 - 24.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1991 Volkswagen Golf III 1.4 (55 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf III

Modification (Engine)

1.4 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1991

End of production

1994

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

3-5

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5 l/100 km 47 US mpg
56.5 UK mpg
20 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

6.5 l/100 km 36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

16.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

16.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

15.4 sec

Maximum speed

165 km/h 103 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

18.7 kg/Hp, 53.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.9 kg/Nm, 112.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

39.5 Hp/l

Torque

116 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 86 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AEX, ABD

Engine displacement

1391 cm³ 84.88 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

75 mm 2.95 in.

Piston Stroke

78.7 mm 3.1 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Single-point injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

3.4 l 3.59 US qt | 2.99 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.6 l 5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1030 kg 2271 lbs.

Max. weight

1505 kg 3318 lbs.

Max load

475 kg 1047 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

330 l 11.7 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

687 l 24.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4020 mm 158.27 in.

Width

1695 mm 66.73 in.

Height

1425 mm 56.1 in.

Wheelbase

2475 mm 97.44 in.

Front track

1478 mm 58.19 in.

Rear (Back) track

1448 mm 57.01 in.

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

Independent, McPherson type

Rear suspension

Semi-independent beam with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

175/70 R13

Wheel rim size

Specs of Volkswagen Golf III 1.4 (55 Hp) /1991, 1992, 1993, 1994/