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Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Specs

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

Petrol

2792 cm³
170.4 cu-in

VR 6

174 PS
172 HP / 128 kW

235 Nm
173 lb-ft

224 km/h
139 Mph

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 :	2792 cm³ / 170.4 cu-in

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

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.0

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

Maximum torque :	235 Nm / 173 lb-ft @ 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 :	15 L/100 km 19 MPG UK 16 MPG US

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

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

Range :	523 km / 325 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	55 L 14.5 US gallons 12.1 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	256 g/km (Volkswagen)

Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Performance

Top Speed :	224 km/h / 139 Mph

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 :	247.5 cm / 97.44 inches

Length :	402.0 cm / 158.27 inches

Width :	169.5 cm / 66.73 inches

Height :	140.5 cm / 55.31 inches

Front Axle :	146.2 cm / 57.56 inches

Rear Axle :	144.4 cm / 56.85 inches

Ground clearance :	12.6 cm / 4.96 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	1220 kg / 2690 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	7 kg/hp


Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

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

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


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

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

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

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 :	10.7 m / 35.1 feet

Steering wheel lock-to-lock :	3.0 turns

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

Rear Suspension :	Torsion beam. Coil Springs.