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Volkswagen Golf Variant

1993 – 1999 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany

The Volkswagen Golf Variant was in production from 1993 to 1999. In total, 11 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 60 to 190 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,072 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.1 L/100 km. It was also available as hatchback and convertible.

Volkswagen Golf Variant 3 / 4
Body styleVariant · Estate / wagon
Production1993 – 1999
Variants11
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 190 hp
0–100 km/h8.1 – 18.6 s
Top speed154 – 222 km/h
Fuel economy5.1 – 10.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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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
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
17.7 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
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2363.4 lbs (1072 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3450.2 lbs (1565 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
47 KW @ 4400 RPM64 HP @ 4400 RPM63 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque
92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM124 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
18.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60TR14

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2517.6 lbs (1142 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined
38.5 mpg US (6.1 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
92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM124 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
18.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60TR14

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2601.5 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
144 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
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60TR14

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2431.7 lbs (1103 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3560.4 lbs (1615 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
101.2 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2524.3 lbs (1145 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3681.7 lbs (1670 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Highway
46.2 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
172 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
Fuel capacity
158.5 gallons (600.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
110 mph (177 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
195/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2438.3 lbs (1106 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3560.5 lbs (1615 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined
29.1 mpg US (8.1 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
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
109.3 mph (176 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2579.4 lbs (1170 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3681.7 lbs (1670 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
46.2 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1595 cm3 (97 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
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/50 R15

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2460.4 lbs (1116 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3527.4 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway
36.1 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
195/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2645.5 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3736.8 lbs (1695 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Highway
56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined
46.1 mpg US (5.1 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
122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2504.5 lbs (1136 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3681.7 lbs (1670 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.8 mpg US (11.3 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
V6
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
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137.9 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50 VR15

Dimensions

Length
170.9 in (4341 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2954.2 lbs (1340 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4100.5 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
252 g/km
Length4,341 mm
Width1,699 mm
Height1,430 mm
Wheelbase2,479 mm
Curb weight1,072 – 1,340 kg
Torque107 – 245 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.