Specifications: Volkswagen Golf III 2.0 GTI 16V (150 Hp) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

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Volkswagen Golf III 2.0 GTI 16V (150 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf III
Modification (Engine) 2.0 GTI 16V (150 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 10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 215 km/h
133.59 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.8 kg/Hp, 128.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.5 kg/Nm, 154.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 75.6 Hp/l
Torque 180 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
132.76 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code ABF
Engine displacement 1984 cm3
121.07 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 82.5 mm
3.25 in.
Piston Stroke 92.8 mm
3.65 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.3 l
4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
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Coolant 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1164 kg
2566.18 lbs.
Max. weight 1645 kg
3626.6 lbs.
Max load 481 kg
1060.42 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 330 l
11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1160 l
40.97 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4020 mm
158.27 in.
Width 1710 mm
67.32 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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