Volkswagen Golf 1991–2000

3 generation
No photos yet2.8 VR6 MT (174 PS)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classC
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2792 cm3 Gasoline
Power172 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany

Specifications

Engine
Compression ratio10
Max power (kW)128 kW
Engine power172 hp
Engine power174 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque235 N*m
Capacity2792 cm3
Turnover of maximum torque4200 RPM
Max power at RPM5800 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Cylinder bore81 mm
Stroke cycle90.3 mm
Engine modelaaa
Engine codeAAA
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHC
Cylinder layoutV-type with small angle
Bodywork
Curb weight1207 kg
Ground clearance130 mm
Clearance130 mm
Height1425 mm
Rear track1430 mm
Back track width1449 mm
Front track1460 mm
Front track width1478 mm
Full weight1690 kg
Width1695 mm
Wheel size205/50 R15
Wheelbase2475 mm
Trailer load (with brakes)2875 kg
Min trunk capacity330 l
Payload370 kg
Length4020 mm
Number of seater5
Max trunk capacity687 l
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA57.1 5x100 mm
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10.5 m
Number of gear5
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.5 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km15.0 l
Max speed215 km/h
Fuel tank capacity55 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.8 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.9 l
Fuel95
Emission standardsEURO II
Cruising rangefrom 370 to 700 km
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring

Grades & features

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