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Volkswagen Golf III Variant 1.8 (75 Hp)
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Volkswagen Golf:
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada , and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico. Historically, the Golf is Volkswagen's best-selling model and is among the world's top three best-selling nameplates, with more than 35 million units sold as of 2019....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Variant Overview:
Volkswagen Golf (III Variant). With 140 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11 l/100km). Weighing only 1190 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.8 s). The top speed reaches 165 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Slightly more torque than the 1.6 75hp, making it marginally more relaxed, but still a basic performer for general use.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for a petrol engine of its displacement, but not a standout for efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Wide range of reliable and economical engines, especially TDI
- • Robust build quality for its era
- • Comfortable ride
- • Good aftermarket support and parts availability
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Some petrol engines can feel underpowered
- • Interior plastics can show age
- • Rust can be an issue on older examples
- • Not as refined as newer generations
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: 1992 - 1997).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Golf |
| Generation: | III Variant |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 42.1 Hp/l [320mm more] |
| Torque: | 140 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AAM More details about the engine AAM |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.9 kg/Hp, 63 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.5 kg/Nm, 117.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1190 |
| Max. weight: | 1650 |
| Max load: | 460 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1425 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 466 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4340 mm mm [320mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1430 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1478 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1465 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
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