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Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Specs

(1992 - 1997) - Technical Specifications for Years 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Petrol

170.4 cu-in
2792 cm³

VR 6

172 HP
174 PS / 128 kW

173 lb-ft
235 Nm

139 Mph
224 km/h

Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Golf 3

Body :	Hatchback

Num. of Doors :	3 doors


Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	VR 6

Engine Code :	AAA

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch Motronic M2.7/2.9/3.8.1

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	170.4 cu-in / 2792 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.19 x 3.56 inches 81.0 x 90.3 mm

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.0

Horsepower :	172 HP / 174 PS / 128 kW @ 5800 rpm

Maximum torque :	173 lb-ft / 235 Nm @ 4200 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio: 2.85


Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC :	16 MPG 15 L/100 km 19 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC :	30 MPG 7.9 L/100 km 36 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC :	22 MPG 10.5 L/100 km 27 MPG UK

Range :	325 miles / 523 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	14.5 gallons 55 L 12.1 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	256 g/km (Volkswagen)

Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Performance

Top Speed :	139 Mph / 224 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	7.8 s


Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	97.44 inches / 247.5 cm

Length :	158.27 inches / 402.0 cm

Width :	66.73 inches / 169.5 cm

Height :	55.31 inches / 140.5 cm

Front Axle :	57.56 inches / 146.2 cm

Rear Axle :	56.85 inches / 144.4 cm

Ground clearance :	4.96 inches / 12.6 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	2690 lbs / 1220 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	7 kg/hp


Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	11.7 cu-ft / 330 L

Trunk / Boot First Row :	23.9 cu-ft / 677 L


Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (10.98 inches / 279 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (8.9 inches / 226 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/50 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/50 R15

Front Wheels Width :	6.5"

Rear Wheels Width :	6.5"

Turning circle :	35.1 feet / 10.7 m

Steering wheel lock-to-lock :	3.0 turns

Front Suspension :	Independent. MacPherson. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	Torsion beam. Coil Springs.