









(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Golf 1.8 CL | Issued until | |
| Serie | Golf 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Golf Mark 3 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4020 mm / 158.3 in / 158.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1005 kg / 2216 lb / 2216 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1425 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2475 mm / 97.4 in / 97.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.62 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 | Frontal Area | 2.03 m2 / 21.9 sq ft / 21.9 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.61 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.94 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 445.25 cm3/cylinder / 27.171 cu in/cylinder / 27.171 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 55.9 kW / 76.0 hp / 76.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 152.0 Nm / 112.1 lbft / 112.1 lbft at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 55.2 kW / 75.1 bhp / 75.1 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 42.1 kW/l / 0.938 bhp/cu in / 0.938 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 168 km/h / 104 mph / 104 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 74.63 kW/ton / 101.47 bhp/ton / 101.47 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | TB.TA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf 1.8 CL