Volkswagen Golf VR6 - Specifications (1991-1997) - EncyCARpedia

VolkswagenGolf (1991-1999)Specs1991 (Mk3) Volkswagen Golf VR6 Specifications & Performance

1991 - 1997 (Mk3)

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Tech Specs Summary

2.8 L V6140 mph7.6 seconds172 BHP29.7 mpg3-5 Doors5 Seats330-687 Lkg1,155 kgFront - FWDJump To:PerformancePetrol EngineDrivetrain & ChassisDimensions & PracticalityRankingsvs RivalsSimilar Cars PredecessorOther Mk3 Golf Hatchbacks

Performance

PerformanceTop Speed140 mph0-62 mph7.6 seconds0-60 mph7.4 secondsPower-to-Weight149 BHP/TonnePower172 BHPTorque173 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel EconomyCombined29.7 mpgTotal Range359 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol EngineDisplacement2.8 Litre2,792 ccConfigurationV6AspirationNaturalPeak Power172 BHP @ 5,800 RPM174 ps @ 5,800 RPMPeak Torque173 lb·ft @ 4,200 RPM235 N·m @ 4,200 RPMValvetrainDOHCValves/Cylinder2 (12v Total)Fuel InjectionMulti-pointPositionFront EngineOrientationTransversalFuelPetrolFuel Tank Capacity55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine SpecsCompression Ratio10:1Bore x Stroke81 x 90.3 mmBore-Stroke Ratio0.9:1Under-SquareSpecific Output62 BHP/LPower/Cylinder29 BHPUnitary Capacity465 ccBMEP10.6 Bar153.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & ChassisDriven WheelsFWDFront-wheel DriveGearbox (MT)5 GearsGearbox (AT)4 GearsTyre Sizes205/50R15 VFront SuspensionMacPherson StrutRear SuspensionTorsion BeamFront BrakesVented DiscRear BrakesSolid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & PracticalityBody StyleCompact HatchbackDoors3-5Seats5Cargo Space330-687 LKerb Weight1,155 kgGross Weight1,680 kgMaximum Payload525 kgTow Capacity1,200 kgLength4,020 mmWidth1,695 mmHeight1,405 mmWheelbase2,475 mmFront Track1,450 mmRear Track1,434 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc£360 ★★★★★★★★★★3.3Performance Rating2.4Environment Rating1.9Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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1991 Volkswagen Golf VR6 Rankings

Top Power/Weight Volkswagens #78 / 1.5KBest 0-62 mph Volkswagens #166 / 1.5KFastest Volkswagens #185 / 1.5KTop BHP Volkswagens #314 / 1.5KFastest Hatchbacks #451 / 5KQuickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #537 / 5KMost Powerful Hatchbacks #667 / 5K90s Fastest Accelerating #716 / 4.7KTop lb·ft Volkswagens #732 / 1.5K90s Fastest #830 / 4.7KTop BHP/L Volkswagens #878 / 1.5K90s Most Powerful #1,144 / 4.7KBest MPG Volkswagens #1,280 / 1.5KBest MPG Hatchbacks #4,468 / 5KQuickest 0-62 mph #6,537 / 22.7KFastest #6,672 / 22.7KBest MPG Petrol #8,372 / 14.4KMost Powerful #9,319 / 22.7KBest MPG #16,100 / 22.7K Last updated 10 December 2023 Hide Permanently Remove (It's Free!) - Sign In Advanced