Specifications: Volkswagen Golf III Variant 1.6 (75 Hp) 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

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Volkswagen Golf III Variant 1.6 (75 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf III Variant
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (75 Hp)
Start of production 1993 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.5 l/100 km
36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.8 l/100 km
26.7 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.4 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 14.2 sec
Maximum speed 165 km/h
102.53 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.9 kg/Hp, 63 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 46.9 Hp/l
Torque 135 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
99.57 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code ABU, AEA, AEE
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
97.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm
3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 86.9 mm
3.42 in.
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 3.4 l
3.59 US qt | 2.99 UK qt
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Coolant 5.6 l
5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1190 kg
2623.5 lbs.
Max. weight 1615 kg
3560.47 lbs.
Max load 425 kg
936.96 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 466 l
16.46 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1425 l
50.32 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4340 mm
170.87 in.
Width 1695 mm
66.73 in.
Height 1430 mm
56.3 in.
Wheelbase 2475 mm
97.44 in.
Front track 1478 mm
58.19 in.
Rear (Back) track 1465 mm
57.68 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 Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size 13

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