Volkswagen1991 Golf VR6 Specs

1991 (Mk3) Volkswagen Golf VR6 Specifications & Performance

1991 - 1997 (Mk3)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L V6

140 mph

7.6 seconds

172 BHP

29.7 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

330-687 L
kg
1,155 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
29.7 mpg
Total Range
359 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.8 Litre
2,792 cc
Configuration
V6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
172 BHP @ 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
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 90.3 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
29 BHP
Unitary Capacity
465 cc
BMEP
10.6 Bar
153.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
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 Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3-5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
330-687 L
Kerb Weight
1,155 kg
Gross Weight
1,680 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
Tow Capacity
1,200 kg
Length
4,020 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,405 mm
Wheelbase
2,475 mm
Front Track
1,450 mm
Rear Track
1,434 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
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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