Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Volkswagen introduced the third generation of the Golf in 1991, and it took it two years to decide and launch it as a station wagon as well.
The Golf was already a cult car after millions of cars produced from the first two generations. As a result, every fan awaited the new generation. While some were happy with the change, others said that it's not the same Golf anymore. Indeed, it was bigger, wider, and focused more on comfort than on sportiness. But it was a much better car. In the station wagon form, it was, at last, a true compact vehicle for the young generation with kids.
Volkswagen's designers threw away the round headlights from its predecessors and adopted wider lamps with a rounded interior side. The grille got smaller, and the bumpers got bigger, stretched from one wheel-well to another. In station wagon form, the Golf Variant featured different rear doors and an additional set of windows between the C- and the D-pillars. In the back, the flat, vertical tailgate allowed easier access to the big trunk.
Inside, Volkswagen installed a curved dashboard with a taller, tilted toward the driver, center stack. The instrument cluster kept a similar layout with four dials, but the carmaker introduced a small LED display at the bottom. For the base trim levels, the Golf III featured cranked windows and manually adjustable door-mirrors. The upper trim levels featured power mirrors, windows, and locks. In the rear, Volkswagen installed a split-folding bench that could extend the trunk size from 466 liters (16.46 cu-ft) to 1428 liters (50.36 cu-ft).
Volkswagen installed a wide range of powertrains, with front or all-wheel-drive systems. Power ranged between 60 hp and 190 hp for the gasoline versions and 64 hp to 110 hp for the diesel ones.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1391 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5200 RPM 60 HP @ 5200 RPM 59 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 79 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 107 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.7 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 TR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2363.4 lbs (1072 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3450.2 lbs (1565 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1595 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5800 RPM 101 HP @ 5800 RPM 99 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 140 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2460.4 lbs (1116 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.1 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 140 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2431.7 lbs (1103 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3560.4 lbs (1615 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 145 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 158.5 gallons (600.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2438.3 lbs (1106 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3560.5 lbs (1615 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.1 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 166 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2504.5 lbs (1136 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L VR6 Syncro 5MT AWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2861 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 5800 RPM 190 HP @ 5800 RPM 188 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 245 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137.9 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954.2 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4100.5 lbs (1860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 252 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 4400 RPM 64 HP @ 4400 RPM 63 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 124 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.7 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2517.6 lbs (1142 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 4200 RPM 64 HP @ 4200 RPM 63 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 124 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.7 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 144 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4200 RPM 75 HP @ 4200 RPM 74 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 150 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.2 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2524.3 lbs (1145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.2 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 172 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4150 RPM 110 HP @ 4150 RPM 109 BHP @ 4150 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 235 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2645.5 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3736.8 lbs (1695 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 142 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 202 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.3 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.2 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |