Volkswagen1996 Golf Cabrio 2.0 Specs

1996 (Mk3) Volkswagen Golf Cabrio 2.0 Specs & Performance

1996, 1997, 1998 (Mk3)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

118 mph

10.7 seconds

113 hp

29.1 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

9.2-15.8 ft3
lb
2,866 lbs
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
10.7 seconds
0-60 mph
10.4 seconds
Power-to-Weight
25.35 lb/hp
Power
113 hp
Torque
122 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
29.1 mpg
Total Range
422 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
121.1 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
113 hp @ 5,400 RPM
115 ps @ 5,400 RPM
Peak Torque
122 lb·ft @ 3,600 RPM
166 N·m @ 3,600 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
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.248 x 3.654 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.89:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.93 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
28 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.3 in3
BMEP
152.5 PSI
10.5 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
2,866 lbs
Gross Weight
3,616 lbs
Maximum Payload
750 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 Rating1.7
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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