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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp) /Station wagon 1994 - 1999/
What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf III Variant?
Station wagon, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)?
10.6 l/100 km
22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
How fast is 1994 Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)?
222 km/h | 138 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec
0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Station wagon 1994 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)?
190 Hp, 245 Nm
181 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Station wagon 1994 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)?
2.9 l
2861 cm3
174.59 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1994 Volkswagen 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf III Variant Station wagon 1994 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)?
All wheel drive (4x4). ICE.
What is the length of 1994 Volkswagen Golf Station wagon?
4340 mm
170.87 in.
What is the width of 1994 Volkswagen Golf Station wagon?
1695 mm
66.73 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1994 Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)?
1380 kg
3042 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1994 Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)?
1860 kg
4101 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1994 Volkswagen Golf Station wagon?
466 - 1425 l
16.5 - 50.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1994 Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)
Start of production
1994
End of production
1999
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.1 l/100 km 14.6 US mpg
17.5 UK mpg
6.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.2 l/100 km 28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.7 sec
Maximum speed
222 km/h 138 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 137.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.6 kg/Nm, 177.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
190 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
66.4 Hp/l
Torque
245 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 181 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
ABV
Engine displacement
2861 cm3 174.59 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
82 mm 3.23 in.
Piston Stroke
90.3 mm 3.56 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1380 kg 3042 lbs.
Max. weight
1860 kg 4101 lbs.
Max load
480 kg 1058 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
466 l 16.5 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1425 l 50.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4340 mm 170.87 in.
Width
1695 mm 66.73 in.
Height
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase
2475 mm 97.44 in.
Front track
1478 mm 58.19 in.
Rear (Back) track
1465 mm 57.68 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
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
6.5J x 15