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 BHP
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- 26.6 - 58.9 mpg
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- 960 - 1,455 kg
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- 220 - 1,152 L (Hatchback)
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- 260 - 448 L (Convertible)
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- 340 - 1,425 L (Estate)
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 hatchback, convertible or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 59 BHP 1.4 L Inline 4 petrol engine all the way to a 187 BHP 2.8 L V6 petrol 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 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 149 BHP/Tonne 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 466-1,425 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,200 kg.