Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors

1991 – 1997 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany

The Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors is a hatchback built from 1991 to 1997. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 60 to 190 hp. The lightest version weighs only 963 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.0 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (1983 – 1992), peak power rose from 90 to 190 hp, and minimum weight went up by 143 kg. It was also available as estate and convertible.

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Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1991 – 1997

Variants13

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Variant · Estate / wagon 1993 – 1999

Convertible 1993 – 1998

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 190 hp

0–100 km/h7.5 – 17.6 s

Top speed156 – 224 km/h

Fuel economy5.0 – 11.1 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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Honda Civic 3 Doors1991 – 1995 up to160 hp

Opel Vectra Hatchback1992 – 1995 up to204 hp

Citroën ZX 3 Doors1992 – 1994 up to155 hp

Ford Mondeo Hatchback1993 – 1996 up to170 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	16.7 s	157	5-Speed manual
1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	64 hp	17.6 s	156	5-Speed manual
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	64 hp	17.6 s	156	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	13.8 s	157	5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.0 s	168	5-Speed manual
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	75 hp	15.1 s	165	5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	12.1 s	178	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	12.8 s	178	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	101 hp	11.2 s	188	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	10.8 s	193	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	10.4 s	196	5-Speed manual
2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	174 hp	7.8 s	215	5-Speed manual
2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP) 2.9 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	190 hp	7.5 s	224	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1391 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 5200 RPM60 HP @ 5200 RPM59 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 79 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM107 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 97.5 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 TR 13

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2123 lbs (963 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3318 lbs (1505 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 47 KW @ 4400 RPM64 HP @ 4400 RPM63 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque: 91 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM124 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.9 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2242 lbs (1017 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 47 KW @ 4200 RPM64 HP @ 4200 RPM63 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 91 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM124 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.9 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2310.4 lbs (1048 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.5 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.3 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 144 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 94 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM128 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 97.5 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 TR 13

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height: 56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.4 in (2474 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2158 lbs (979 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3362 lbs (1525 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 164 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM140 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 104.3 mph (168 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 TR 13

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3384 lbs (1535 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 4200 RPM75 HP @ 4200 RPM74 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM150 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2312.6 lbs (1049 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3538.4 lbs (1605 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 165 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM145 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60TR14

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2202.4 lbs (999 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM202 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 TR14

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2418.5 lbs (1097 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3648.7 lbs (1655 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 137 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 5800 RPM101 HP @ 5800 RPM99 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 103 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM140 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R15

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2226.7 lbs (1010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3417 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 202 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 4150 RPM110 HP @ 4150 RPM109 BHP @ 4150 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM235 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.9 mph (193 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: 185/60 TR14

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 142 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 123 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121.8 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2325.9 lbs (1055 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3417 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 200 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2792 cm3 (170 ci)
Power: 128 KW @ 5800 RPM174 HP @ 5800 RPM172 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM235 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50 VR15

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.3/56.7 in (1,455/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2594.8 lbs (1177 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3725.8 lbs (1690 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 256 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2861 cm3 (175 ci)
Power: 140 KW @ 5800 RPM190 HP @ 5800 RPM188 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 181 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM245 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 139.2 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50VR15

Dimensions

Length: 158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.7 cuFT (331 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2753.6 lbs (1249 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 282 g/km

Length4,021 mm

Width1,689 – 1,699 mm

Height1,420 – 1,425 mm

Wheelbase2,474 – 2,479 mm

Curb weight963 – 1,249 kg

Torque107 – 245 Nm

Ranges across all 13 variants of this generation.