1996 Golf 1.6 Specs1996 (Mk3) Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Specifications & Performance
1996, 1997 (Mk3)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.6 L Inline 4
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- 117 mph
- 
- 11.2 seconds
- 
- 99 BHP
- 
- 37.7 mpg
- 
- 3-5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 320-1,152 L
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- 1,110 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 117 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 11.2 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 10.8 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 89 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 99 BHP
- Torque
- 103 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 37.7 mpg
- Total Range
- 456 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.6 Litre
- 1,595 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 99 BHP @ 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
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 55 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 81 x 77.4 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.05:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 62 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 25 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 399 cc
- BMEP
- 11 Bar
- 160 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 185/60R14 H
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Compact Hatchback
- Doors
- 3-5
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 320-1,152 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,110 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,550 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 440 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 1,200 kg
- Length
- 4,020 mm
- Width
- 1,695 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,475 mm
- Front Track
- 1,478 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,462 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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