Volkswagen1991 Golf GL 1.8 Specs

1991 (Mk3) Volkswagen Golf GL 1.8 Specs & Performance

1991 - 1997 (Mk3)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

112 mph

12.1 seconds

89 hp

31 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

11.7-24.3 ft3
lb
2,249 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
112 mph
0-62 mph
12.1 seconds
0-60 mph
11.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
25.26 lb/hp
Power
89 hp
Torque
107 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
31 mpg
Total Range
450 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.8 Liter
108.7 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
89 hp @ 5,500 RPM
90 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
107 lb·ft @ 2,500 RPM
145 N·m @ 2,500 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Single-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.189 x 3.402 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.82 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
22 hp
Cylinder Volume
27.2 in3
BMEP
148.4 PSI
10.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
175/70R13 T
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3-5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
11.7-24.3 ft3
Curb Weight
2,249 lbs
Gross Weight
3,417 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,168 lbs
Towing Capacity
2,646 lbs
Length
158.3 in
Width
66.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Front Track
58.2 in
Rear Track
57.6 in
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Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2.5
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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