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

Volkswagen Golf III Variant · 1993 - 1999 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP) produces 190 hp and 245 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and reaches 222 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.7 l/100 km, equal to 252 g CO2 per km.

Power
190 hp
Torque
245 Nm
0–100
8.1 s
Top speed
222 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 60 l

Performance

Top speed 222 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 10.7 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 252 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain All 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 1,340 kg
Gross weight limit 1,860 kg
Tyre size 205/50 Vr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP) compared with 2,550 trims of other cars from the 1990–1996 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 190 hp 140 hp
better than 82%
Torque 245 Nm 212 Nm
better than 72%
Top speed 222 km/h 194 km/h
better than 82%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.1 s 11.5 s
better than 86%
Combined consumption 10.7 l/100 km 8.8 l/100 km
better than 17%
CO2 emissions 252 g/km 212 g/km
better than 18%
Cargo volume 467 l 446 l
better than 66%
Unladen weight 1,340 kg 1,311 kg
better than 41%

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 Variant

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
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 140 Nm 14.9 s 165 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 195 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