Volkswagen1991 Golf VR6 Specs

1991 (Mk3) Volkswagen Golf VR6 Specs & Performance

1991 - 1997 (Mk3)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L V6

140 mph

7.6 seconds

172 hp

24.7 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

11.7-24.3 ft3
lb
2,546 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
140 mph
0-62 mph
7.6 seconds
0-60 mph
7.4 seconds
Power-to-Weight
14.82 lb/hp
Power
172 hp
Torque
173 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
24.7 mpg
Total Range
359 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.8 Liter
170.4 in3
Layout
V6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
172 hp @ 5,800 RPM
174 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
173 lb·ft @ 4,200 RPM
235 N·m @ 4,200 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-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 3.555 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.02 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
29 hp
Cylinder Volume
28.4 in3
BMEP
153.4 PSI
10.6 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
205/50R15 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3-5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
11.7-24.3 ft3
Curb Weight
2,546 lbs
Gross Weight
3,704 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,158 lbs
Towing Capacity
2,646 lbs
Length
158.3 in
Width
66.7 in
Height
55.3 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Front Track
57.1 in
Rear Track
56.5 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.3

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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