Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6 1993 - 1997 Reviews, Technical Data, Prices

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Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 has been produced from 1993 to November, 1997. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 174 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 235 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 250 up to 420 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.More engine specs This Volkswagen Golf 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 fuel consumption is 11.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 17 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 460 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 640 kilometers on highway.According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.2 seconds faster (in 7.8 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km.

Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 technical data

Model:	Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6
Body style:	Hatchback
Production period:	1993. January ... 1997. November
Engine:	2792 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	282 g/km
Power:	174 HP ON 5800 RPM	Torque:	235 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed:	220 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.6 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 8.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	12.4 l/100km (19 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.02m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.40m (height)
Turning diameter:	11 meters

Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 engine AAA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance. The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement	2792 cm3
Number of cylinders	6
Bore (cylinder diameter)	81 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	90.3 mm
Compression ratio	10 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.
Fuel system	Injection
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 oil type	5W-30
Oil capacity	5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Power	174 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque	235 NM ON 4200 RPM
Start of production (year)	1991
Duration of production	7 years
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1994 onwards.
Engine also used on	Volkswagen Sharan Volkswagen Vento
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1992 - 1997] modifications

Modification	Engine - all - only petrol only diesel	Power	Consumption	Gearbox - all - only manual only automatic	Drive type - all - only Front wheel drive (FWD) only Rear wheel drive (RWD) only All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.4 Jan 1992 — Aug 1995	1.4 Petrol	60 HP	7.0 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.4 Aug 1995 — Nov 1997 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.4 Petrol	60 HP	6.8 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.6 Jan 1992 — Aug 1995	1.6 Petrol	75 HP	6.9 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.6 Aug 1995 — Nov 1997	1.6 Petrol	75 HP	7.2 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 Jan 1997 — Nov 1997	1.6 Petrol	100 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 Jan 1997 — Nov 1997	1.8 Petrol	75 HP	7.4 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8	1.8 Petrol	75 HP	9.5 l/100km	Automatic (4)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8	1.8 Petrol	90 HP	8.0 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8	1.8 Petrol	90 HP	9.2 l/100km	Automatic (4)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Sep 1993 — Jan 1997	1.8 Petrol	90 HP	8.9 l/100km	Manual (5)	All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.9 Diesel Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption	1.9 Diesel	64 HP	5.9 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.9 SDI Jun 1995 — Nov 1997 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption	1.9 Diesel	64 HP	5.1 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.9 TD	1.9 Diesel	75 HP	6.1 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 TDI Sep 1993 — Nov 1997 Most fuel efficient diesel version	1.9 Diesel	90 HP	5.0 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Nov 1997	1.9 Diesel	90 HP	6.8 l/100km	Automatic (4)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Nov 1997 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)Most fuel efficient diesel version	1.9 Diesel	110 HP	5.0 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Nov 1997 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)	1.9 Diesel	110 HP	6.4 l/100km	Automatic (4)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.0	2.0 Petrol	115 HP	8.1 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 2.0 Mar 1996 — Nov 1997	2.0 Petrol	115 HP	8.7 l/100km	Automatic (4)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.0 GTI 16V Jan 1992 — Jan 1997	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	8.5 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6	2.8 Petrol	174 HP	10.5 l/100km	Manual (5)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 2.8 VR6 Jan 1993 — Nov 1997	2.8 Petrol	174 HP	11.6 l/100km	Automatic (4)	Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 2.9 VR6 Syncro 4x4 Aug 1995 — Jan 1997 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds	2.9 Petrol	190 HP	11.1 l/100km	Manual (5)	All wheel

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