Specifications: Volkswagen Golf III 1.6 (101 Hp) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

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Volkswagen Golf III 1.6 (101 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf III
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (101 Hp)
Start of production 1994 year
End of production 1997 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
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 8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.6 sec
Maximum speed 188 km/h
116.82 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.7 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 101 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 63.3 Hp/l
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AEK, AFT
Engine displacement 1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 77.4 mm
3.05 in.
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 5.6 l
5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1090 kg
2403.04 lbs.
Max. weight 1525 kg
3362.05 lbs.
Max load 435 kg
959.01 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 330 l
11.65 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4020 mm
158.27 in.
Width 1695 mm
66.73 in.
Height 1425 mm
56.1 in.
Front track 1478 mm
58.19 in.
Rear (Back) track 1462 mm
57.56 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.6 m
34.78 ft.
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 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 185/60 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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