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Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 2.8L V6 VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP)

Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors · 1992 - 1997 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 2.8L V6 VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) produces 174 hp and 235 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and reaches 215 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.5 l/100 km, equal to 256 g CO2 per km.

Power
174 hp
Torque
235 Nm
0–100
7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h

Engine

Power 174 hp
Power (kW) 128 kW
Torque 235 Nm
Displacement 2,792 cc
Cylinders V6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 65 l

Performance

Top speed 215 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.8 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 10.5 l/100 km
City consumption 15.0 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 256 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 1,207 kg
Gross weight limit 1,690 kg
Tyre size 205/50 Vr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 2.8L V6 VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) compared with 2,308 trims of other cars from the 1989–1995 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 174 hp 139 hp
better than 78%
Torque 235 Nm 208 Nm
better than 69%
Top speed 215 km/h 193 km/h
better than 77%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.8 s 11.6 s
better than 88%
Combined consumption 10.5 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
better than 19%
CO2 emissions 256 g/km 211 g/km
better than 16%
Cargo volume 331 l 442 l
better than 28%
Unladen weight 1,207 kg 1,302 kg
better than 56%

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 5 Doors

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
1.8L 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
2.9L 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