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Volkswagen Golf Typ 1H (1991–1999) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 3 1991 - 1999 Typ 1H Hatchback
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Volkswagen Golf Typ 1H overview

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1H) is the 3rd generation of the Golf, built from 1991 to 1999. It is offered as a Hatchback with 18 engines (electric, petrol, diesel), from 55 HP to 190 HP. The 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 s, reaches a top speed of 224 km/h and is 4020 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf have?

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1H) has 55 HP to 190 HP, depending on the engine: 17 Electric, 1.4 Ea111 (55 HP), 1.4 (55 HP), 1.4 Ea111 (60 HP), 1.9 Ea180 (64 HP), 1.9 Ea086 (65 HP), 1.9 Ea086 (75 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (75 HP), 1.6 Ea111 (75 HP), 1.9 Ea180 (90 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP), 1.6 Ea113 (101 HP), 1.6i (101 HP), 1.9 Ea180 (110 HP), 2.0 Ea827 (115 HP), 2.0 Ea827 (150 HP), 2.8 Vr6 (174 HP), 2.9 Vr6 (190 HP).

What engines are available for the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is available with 18 engines: 17 Electric, 1.4 Ea111 (55 HP, petrol), 1.4 (55 HP, petrol), 1.4 Ea111 (60 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea180 (64 HP, diesel), 1.9 Ea086 (65 HP, diesel), 1.9 Ea086 (75 HP, diesel), 1.8 Ea827 (75 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea111 (75 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea180 (90 HP, diesel), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea113 (101 HP, petrol), 1.6i (101 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea180 (110 HP, diesel), 2.0 Ea827 (115 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea827 (150 HP, petrol), 2.8 Vr6 (174 HP, petrol), 2.9 Vr6 (190 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is 4020 mm long, 1695 mm wide, 1405 mm tall, with a 2475 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 s and has a top speed of 224 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf III
Year 1992–1997
Platform VW A Platform / A3
Variant 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
Body type hatchback
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 3

Power & torque

Power 174 HP
Power @ max rpm 5800 rpm
Torque 235 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 4200 rpm

Performance

Top speed 224 km/h
0–100 km/h 7.8 s
0–62 mph 7.8 s

Engine

Engine code AAA
Displacement 2792 cc
Cylinders 6
Configuration Vr Engine
Bore 81.0 mm
Stroke 90.3 mm
Compression ratio 10
Valves per cylinder 2
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Valvetrain ohc
Oil capacity 5.5 L
Coolant 8.2 L
Engine layout Front Transverse

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Front Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type manual
Gears 5
Gearbox code mq250
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4020 mm
Width 1695 mm
Height 1405 mm
Wheelbase 2475 mm
Front track 1450 mm
Rear track 1434 mm
Boot space 320 – 677 L

Mass

Kerb weight 1285 kg
Max weight 1685 kg
Max load 400 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 9.6 L/100km
Fuel tank 65.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension With Traction Connecting Levers
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size 205/50 R15
Wheel rims 15
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 7.4 kg/Hp, 135.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 5.5 kg/Nm, 182.9 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 1992
End Of Production 1997

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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