Volkswagen Golf III 1.8 (75 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Golf III 1.8 (75 Hp) /Hatchback 1991 - 1997/

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 1.8 (75 Hp)?

7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

How fast is 1991 Golf III 1.8 (75 Hp)?

168 km/h | 104 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.3 sec
0-60 mph: 13.6 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1991 1.8 (75 Hp)?

75 Hp, 140 Nm
103 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1991 1.8 (75 Hp)?

1.8 l
1781 cm³
108.68 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1991 Volkswagen 1.8 (75 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf III Hatchback 1991 1.8 (75 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 1.8 (75 Hp)?

1150 kg
2535 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1991 Volkswagen Golf III 1.8 (75 Hp)?

1580 kg
3483 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 1.8 (75 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf III

Modification (Engine)

1.8 (75 Hp)

Start of production

1991

End of production

1997

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

3-5

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.5 l/100 km 42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14.3 sec

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

13.6 sec

Maximum speed

168 km/h 104 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

15.3 kg/Hp, 65.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.2 kg/Nm, 121.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

42.1 Hp/l

Torque

140 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 103 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AAM

Engine displacement

1781 cm³ 108.68 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in.

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 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

3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1150 kg 2535 lbs.

Max. weight

1580 kg 3483 lbs.

Max load

430 kg 948 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

330 l 11.7 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

687 l 24.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 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

Trailing arm

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

175/65 R14

Wheel rim size

Specs of Volkswagen Golf III 1.8 (75 Hp) /1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997/