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Volkswagen Golf III 3 Doors 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

Volkswagen Golf III 3 Doors · 1991 - 1997 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Golf III 3 Doors 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) produces 75 hp and 128 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.8 seconds and reaches 157 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 6.9 l/100 km, equal to 164 g CO2 per km.

Power
75 hp
Torque
128 Nm
0–100
13.8 s
Top speed
157 km/h

Engine

Power 75 hp
Power (kW) 55 kW
Torque 128 Nm
Displacement 1,598 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Monopoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 65 l

Performance

Top speed 157 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 13.8 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 6.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 164 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,021 mm
Width 1,689 mm
Height 1,425 mm
Wheelbase 2,474 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Cargo volume 331 l
Unladen weight 979 kg
Gross weight limit 1,525 kg
Tyre size 175/70 Tr 13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Golf III 3 Doors 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) compared with 2,161 trims of other cars from the 1988–1994 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 75 hp 135 hp
better than 12%
Torque 128 Nm 203 Nm
better than 19%
Top speed 157 km/h 192 km/h
better than 11%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 13.8 s 11.7 s
better than 24%
Combined consumption 6.9 l/100 km 8.8 l/100 km
better than 80%
CO2 emissions 164 g/km 210 g/km
better than 80%
Cargo volume 331 l 445 l
better than 27%
Unladen weight 979 kg 1,279 kg
better than 85%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf III 3 Doors

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf III 3 Doors
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) Petrol 60 hp 107 Nm 16.7 s 157 km/h 7.0 l/100 km 167 g/km
1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) Diesel 64 hp 124 Nm 17.6 s 156 km/h 5.9 l/100 km 167 g/km
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) Diesel 64 hp 124 Nm 17.6 s 156 km/h 5.1 l/100 km 144 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 140 Nm 14.0 s 168 km/h 7.4 l/100 km 176 g/km
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) Diesel 75 hp 150 Nm 15.1 s 165 km/h 6.1 l/100 km 165 g/km
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) Petrol 90 hp 145 Nm 12.1 s 178 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 197 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) Diesel 90 hp 202 Nm 12.8 s 178 km/h 5.0 l/100 km 137 g/km
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) Petrol 101 hp 140 Nm 11.2 s 188 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 202 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) Diesel 110 hp 235 Nm 10.8 s 193 km/h 5.0 l/100 km 142 g/km
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) Petrol 116 hp 166 Nm 10.4 s 196 km/h 8.1 l/100 km 200 g/km
2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) Petrol 174 hp 235 Nm 7.8 s 215 km/h 10.5 l/100 km 256 g/km
2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP) Petrol 190 hp 245 Nm 7.5 s 224 km/h 11.1 l/100 km 282 g/km