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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.
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
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 60 hp | 17.7 s | 154 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 64 hp | 18.6 s | 154 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 64 hp | 18.6 s | 154 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 75 hp | 14.9 s | 165 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 75 hp | 15.9 s | 163 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | 12.8 s | 177 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 90 hp | 13.4 s | 176 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 101 hp | 11.9 s | 185 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 110 hp | 11.4 s | 190 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 116 hp | 11.3 s | 195 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP) 2.9 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 190 hp | 8.1 s | 222 | 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
- 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.












