(1994 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Golf 2.9 VR6 Syncro | Issued until | 1997 |
| Serie | Golf 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | 1HX1 | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country |
| Base platform | Golf III | 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 | 1410 kg / 3109 lb / 3109 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 | 1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1432 mm / 56.4 in / 56.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.62424242424 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.02 m2 / 21.8 sq ft / 21.8 sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | ABV | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | VR (narrow-angle V) engine | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.913621262458 | |
| Fuel supply | Multipoint Injection | Engine displacement | 2861 cm3 / 174.6 cu in / 174.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 140.0 kW / 190.3 hp / 190.3 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 245.0 Nm / 180.7 lbft / 180.7 lbft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output | ||
| Coolant | Specific output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 224 km/h / 139 mph / 139 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 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) | 10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mi/UK gal / 22.4 mi/US gal | |
| 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 | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/50 R15 | Tyres rear | 205/50 R15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf 2.9 VR6 Syncro
