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Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Golf
Generation

Golf III (1HX)
Year of production

1994

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp)

Power

190 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

245 Nm @ 4200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

224 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
ABV
Power
190 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
66.4 Hp/l
Torque
245 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
Engine displacement
2861 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
90.3 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1410 kg

Max weight (kg)

1800 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

230 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

587 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4020 mm

Width (mm)

1695 mm

Height (mm)

1405 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2475 mm

Front track (mm)

1450 mm

Rear track (mm)

1432 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Suspension with traction connecting levers

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/50 R15

Rear tires size

205/50 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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