1991-1999 Golf OverviewVolkswagen Golf Overview (1991 - 1999)
Mk3
Tech Specs Summary
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- 96 - 140 mph
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- 7.5 - 18.6 seconds
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- 59 - 187 hp
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- 22.1 - 49 mpg
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- 2,116 - 3,208 lbs
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- 9.2 - 15.8 ft3 (Convertible)
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- 12 - 50.3 ft3 (Wagon)
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- 7.8 - 40.7 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Volkswagen Golf (Mk3) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 1991 - 1999. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a convertible, wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 59 hp 1.4 L Inline 4 gasoline engine all the way to a 187 hp 2.8 L V6 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Golf is the Volkswagen Golf VR6 which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 172 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.82 lb/hp it has a top speed of 140 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.9 TDI 90 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 731 miles and can store 16.5-50.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.