Specifications: Volkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

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Volkswagen Golf III 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf III
Modification (Engine) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
Start of production 1992 year
End of production 1997 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.4 sec
Maximum speed 224 km/h
139.19 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.4 kg/Hp, 135.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.5 kg/Nm, 182.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 174 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 62.3 Hp/l
Torque 235 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
173.33 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AAA
Engine displacement 2792 cm3
170.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration VR-engine
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 90.3 mm
3.56 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Coolant 8.2 l
8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1285 kg
2832.94 lbs.
Max. weight 1685 kg
3714.79 lbs.
Max load 400 kg
881.85 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 320 l
11.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 677 l
23.91 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4020 mm
158.27 in.
Width 1695 mm
66.73 in.
Height 1405 mm
55.31 in.
Wheelbase 2475 mm
97.44 in.
Front track 1450 mm
57.09 in.
Rear (Back) track 1434 mm
56.46 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension with traction connecting levers
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/50 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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