(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Golf VR6 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Golf 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Golf Mark 3 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4140 l / 146.20 cu ft / 146.20 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4020 mm / 158.3 in / 158.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1155 kg / 2546 lb / 2546 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1695 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2475 mm / 97.4 in / 97.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1455 mm / 57.3 in / 57.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1439 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 123 mm / 4.8 in / 4.8 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.62 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V6) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.9 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo Motronic M 2.7 fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2792 cm3 / 170.4 cu in / 170.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 465.33 cm3/cylinder / 28.396 cu in/cylinder / 28.396 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 129.8 kW / 176.5 hp / 176.5 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 234.0 Nm / 172.6 lbft / 172.6 lbft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 128.0 kW / 174.0 bhp / 174.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 62.3 kW/l / 1.388 bhp/cu in / 1.388 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 83.81 Nm/l / 0.733 lbft/cu in / 0.733 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.84 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.39 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 150.65 kW/ton / 204.83 bhp/ton / 204.83 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.60 s / 7.60 s / 7.60 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 | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.60 m / 34.78 ft / 34.78 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS.ARB.S. | Suspension rear | TB.TA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | ABS | Braked area | |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf VR6
