Volkswagen1996 Golf Cabrio 1.6 Specs

1996 (Mk3) Volkswagen Golf Cabrio 1.6 Specs & Performance

1996, 1997, 1998 (Mk3)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

113 mph

11.9 seconds

99 hp

30.1 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

9.2-15.8 ft3
lb
2,822 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
113 mph
0-62 mph
11.9 seconds
0-60 mph
11.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
28.51 lb/hp
Power
99 hp
Torque
103 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
30.1 mpg
Total Range
437 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
97.3 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
99 hp @ 5,800 RPM
100 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
103 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
140 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v 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
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.189 x 3.047 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.05:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.02 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
25 hp
Cylinder Volume
24.4 in3
BMEP
160 PSI
11 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
185/60R14 H
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Convertible
Door Count
2
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
9.2-15.8 ft3
Curb Weight
2,822 lbs
Gross Weight
3,483 lbs
Maximum Payload
661 lbs
Towing Capacity
2,646 lbs
Length
158.3 in
Width
66.7 in
Height
55.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Front Track
57.6 in
Rear Track
56.2 in
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating2.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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