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Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors

1983 – 1992 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany

With production running from 1983 to 1992, the Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors stayed on sale for 9 years. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 45 to 90 hp. The lightest version weighs only 820 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.5 L/100 km.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP)
1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 45 hp 21.9 s 137 4-Speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (55 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 54 hp 16.7 s 151 4-Speed manual
1.6L D 4MT FWD (54 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 54 hp 18.7 s 148 4-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (69 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 69 hp 14.1 s 162 5-Speed manual
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (70 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 69 hp 14.5 s 160 5-Speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 75 hp 13.0 s 167 4-Speed manual
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (80 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 80 hp 13.2 s 169 5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 90 hp 10.8 s 178 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1043 cm3 (64 ci)
Power
33 KW @ 5500 RPM45 HP @ 5500 RPM44 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
70 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM95 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
85.1 mph (137 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
21.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/65 R13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
122 cuFT (3455 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1829.8 lbs (830 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2998.3 lbs (1360 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
164.2 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 5200 RPM54 HP @ 5200 RPM54 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
71 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM96 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
93.8 mph (151 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/65 R13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1807.8 lbs (820 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2998.3 lbs (1360 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
164.2 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
74 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM100 Nm @ 2300 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
92 mph (148 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
18.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/65 R13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1920.2 lbs (871 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
51 KW @ 5200 RPM69 HP @ 5200 RPM68 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
87 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM118 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
100.7 mph (162 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/65 R13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1818.8 lbs (825 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
183.3 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
51 KW @ 4500 RPM69 HP @ 4500 RPM68 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
98 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM133 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/65 R13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1907 lbs (865 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
145.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5200 RPM75 HP @ 5200 RPM74 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM125 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
103.8 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/65 R13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1818.8 lbs (825 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
178.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
59 KW @ 4500 RPM80 HP @ 4500 RPM79 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
114 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM155 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
105 mph (169 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2116.4 lbs (960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
148.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
107 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM145 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/65 R13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.2 cuFT (345 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2012.8 lbs (913 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
171.4 g/km
Length3,980 mm
Width1,661 mm
Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,479 mm
Curb weight820 – 960 kg
Torque95 – 155 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.