Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors · 1992 - 1997 · Petrol
The Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) produces 90 hp and 145 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and reaches 178 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.0 l/100 km, equal to 197 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 90 hp
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- 0–100
- 12.1 s
- Top speed
- 178 km/h
Engine
| Power | 90 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 66 kW |
| Torque | 145 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,781 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Monopoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 178 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 12.1 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 8.0 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.2 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 197 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,021 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Cargo volume | 331 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,029 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,540 kg |
| Tyre size | 185/60Tr14 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) compared with 2,308 trims of other cars from the 1989–1995 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 90 hp | 139 hp |
better than 22%
|
| Torque | 145 Nm | 208 Nm |
better than 29%
|
| Top speed | 178 km/h | 193 km/h |
better than 36%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 12.1 s | 11.6 s |
better than 39%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.0 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
better than 58%
|
| CO2 emissions | 197 g/km | 211 g/km |
better than 50%
|
| Cargo volume | 331 l | 442 l |
better than 28%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,029 kg | 1,302 kg |
better than 80%
|
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 5 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 | |
| 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | Petrol | 75 hp | 128 Nm | 13.8 s | 157 km/h | 6.9 l/100 km | 164 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 | |
| 1.9L 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 V6 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 |