Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio · 1993 - 1998 · Petrol
The Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) produces 90 hp and 145 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.1 seconds and reaches 172 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.2 l/100 km, equal to 202 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 90 hp
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- 0–100
- 13.1 s
- Top speed
- 172 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 | 55 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 172 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 13.1 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 8.2 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.4 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 202 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,021 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm |
| Ground clearance | 122 mm |
| Cargo volume | 269 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,142 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,580 kg |
| Tyre size | 185/60 R14 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) compared with 2,556 trims of other cars from the 1990–1996 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 90 hp | 140 hp |
better than 20%
|
| Torque | 145 Nm | 211 Nm |
better than 27%
|
| Top speed | 172 km/h | 194 km/h |
better than 25%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 13.1 s | 11.5 s |
better than 27%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.2 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 52%
|
| CO2 emissions | 202 g/km | 212 g/km |
better than 44%
|
| Cargo volume | 269 l | 447 l |
better than 14%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,142 kg | 1,310 kg |
better than 66%
|
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 Cabrio
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | Petrol | 75 hp | 140 Nm | 15.5 s | 160 km/h | 7.9 l/100 km | 195 g/km | |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | Diesel | 90 hp | 202 Nm | 13.3 s | 172 km/h | 5.3 l/100 km | 143 g/km | |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) | Diesel | 110 hp | 235 Nm | 11.3 s | 187 km/h | 5.3 l/100 km | 142 g/km | |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | Petrol | 116 hp | 166 Nm | 11.2 s | 190 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 200 g/km |