Volkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) /Hatchback 1992 - 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 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

How fast is 1992 Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

224 km/h | 139 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.4 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1992 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

174 Hp, 235 Nm
173 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1992 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

2.8 l
2792 cm³
170.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1992 Volkswagen 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

6, VR-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf III Hatchback 1992 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1992 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

4020 mm
158.27 in.

What is the width of 1992 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

1695 mm
66.73 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1992 Volkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

1285 kg
2833 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1992 Volkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

1685 kg
3715 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1992 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?

320 - 677 l
11.3 - 23.9 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1992 Volkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Golf III

Modification (Engine)

2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)

Start of production

1992 year

End of production

1997 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

3-5

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.8 sec

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

7.4 sec

Maximum speed

224 km/h 139 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.4 kg/Hp, 135.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 182.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

62.3 Hp/l

Torque

235 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 173 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AAA

Engine displacement

2792 cm³ 170.38 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

VR-engine

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in.

Piston Stroke

90.3 mm 3.56 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.2 l 8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1285 kg 2833 lbs.

Max. weight

1685 kg 3715 lbs.

Max load

400 kg 882 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

320 l 11.3 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

677 l 23.9 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4020 mm 158.27 in.

Width

1695 mm 66.73 in.

Height

1405 mm 55.31 in.

Wheelbase

2475 mm 97.44 in.

Front track

1450 mm 57.09 in.

Rear (Back) track

1434 mm 56.46 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

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

Tires size

205/50 R15

Wheel rims size

Specs of Volkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) /1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997/