Specifications: Volkswagen Golf III 1.6 (75 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

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Volkswagen Golf III 1.6 (75 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf III
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (75 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 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 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 14 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.3 sec
Maximum speed 168 km/h
104.39 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 14.5 kg/Hp, 68.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.1 kg/Nm, 123.9 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 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.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 687 l
24.26 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.
Wheelbase 2475 mm
97.44 in.
Front track 1478 mm
58.19 in.
Rear (Back) track 1448 mm
57.01 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
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size 13

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