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Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP)

Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors · 1992 - 1997 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Golf III 5 Doors 2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP) produces 190 hp and 245 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and reaches 224 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.1 l/100 km, equal to 282 g CO2 per km.

Power
190 hp
Torque
245 Nm
0–100
7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h

Engine

Power 190 hp
Power (kW) 140 kW
Torque 245 Nm
Displacement 2,861 cc
Cylinders V6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 65 l

Performance

Top speed 224 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.5 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 11.1 l/100 km
City consumption 16.1 l/100 km
Highway consumption 8.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 282 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain All 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 1,299 kg
Gross weight limit 1,800 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 2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 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 190 hp 139 hp
better than 82%
Torque 245 Nm 208 Nm
better than 72%
Top speed 224 km/h 193 km/h
better than 83%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.5 s 11.6 s
better than 89%
Combined consumption 11.1 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
better than 14%
CO2 emissions 282 g/km 211 g/km
better than 10%
Cargo volume 331 l 442 l
better than 28%
Unladen weight 1,299 kg 1,302 kg
better than 45%

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
2.8L 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