Volkswagen Golf III Variant 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Volkswagen Golf III Variant · 1993 - 1999 · Petrol
The Volkswagen Golf III Variant 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) produces 75 hp and 140 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.9 seconds and reaches 165 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.9 l/100 km, equal to 195 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 75 hp
- Torque
- 140 Nm
- 0–100
- 14.9 s
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Engine
| Power | 75 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 55 kW |
| Torque | 140 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,781 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Monopoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 165 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 14.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 7.9 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.1 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 195 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,341 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Cargo volume | 467 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,103 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,615 kg |
| Tyre size | 185/60Tr14 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Golf III Variant 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) compared with 2,550 trims of other cars from the 1990–1996 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 75 hp | 140 hp |
better than 10%
|
| Torque | 140 Nm | 212 Nm |
better than 23%
|
| Top speed | 165 km/h | 194 km/h |
better than 16%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 14.9 s | 11.5 s |
better than 15%
|
| Combined consumption | 7.9 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 59%
|
| CO2 emissions | 195 g/km | 212 g/km |
better than 51%
|
| Cargo volume | 467 l | 446 l |
better than 66%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,103 kg | 1,311 kg |
better than 70%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Golf III Variant
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | Petrol | 60 hp | 107 Nm | 17.7 s | 154 km/h | 6.9 l/100 km | 164 g/km | |
| 1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) | Diesel | 64 hp | 124 Nm | 18.6 s | 154 km/h | 6.1 l/100 km | 167 g/km | |
| 1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) | Diesel | 64 hp | 124 Nm | 18.6 s | 154 km/h | 5.3 l/100 km | 144 g/km | |
| 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) | Diesel | 75 hp | 150 Nm | 15.9 s | 163 km/h | 6.2 l/100 km | 172 g/km | |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | 12.8 s | 177 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 197 g/km | |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | Diesel | 90 hp | 202 Nm | 13.4 s | 176 km/h | 5.1 l/100 km | 143 g/km | |
| 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) | Petrol | 101 hp | 140 Nm | 11.9 s | 185 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 195 g/km | |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) | Diesel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | 11.4 s | 190 km/h | 5.1 l/100 km | 142 g/km | |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | Petrol | 116 hp | 166 Nm | 11.3 s | 195 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 200 g/km | |
| 2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP) | Petrol | 190 hp | 245 Nm | 8.1 s | 222 km/h | 10.7 l/100 km | 252 g/km |