Volkswagen Golf Mk3

car model

The Volkswagen Golf Mk3[2][3] is the third generation of the compact car Volkswagen Golf. It was made from 1991[3] to 1998.[3] The platform of the Mk3 Golf was also used for the Vento.

Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1H/1E)
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production1991–1998
1994–2002 (convertible)
4.8 million units[1]
Assembly
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style3 / 5-door hatchback
5-door estate
2-door convertible
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive / Syncro four-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group A3 platform
RelatedVolkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Vento
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.4 L (ABD/AEX/APQ) I4
  • 1.6 L (ABU/AEA/AEE) I4
  • 1.6 L (AEK/AFT/AKS) I4
  • 1.8 L (AAM/ANN) I4
  • 1.8 L (ABS/ADZ/ACC/ANP) I4
  • 2.0 L (2E/ADY/AGG/AKR/ABA/AWG/AWF) I4
  • 2.0 L (ABF) 16v I4
  • 2.8 L (AAA) VR6
  • 2.9 L (ABV) VR6
  • Diesel:
  • 1.9 L 1Y I4
  • 1.9 L AEY SDI I4
  • 1.9 L AAZ TD I4
  • 1.9 L 1Z/ALE/AHU TDI I4
  • 1.9 L AFN/AVG TDI I4
Transmission4-speed automatic
4-speed / 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase1991-95: 2,471 mm (97.3 in)
1996-99: 2,474 mm (97.4 in)
Length4,074 mm (160.4 in)
Width1,694 mm (66.7 in)
Height1991-95 & Cabrio: 1,422 mm (56.0 in)
1996-99: 1,428 mm (56.2 in)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Golf Mk2
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk1 (Cabrio)
SuccessorVolkswagen Golf Mk4
Volkswagen New Beetle convertible (Cabrio)

Models

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From 1993[4] to 1998,[3] Volkswagen made an estate model called the Golf Estate[4] and Golf Variant.[3]

From 1993[3] to 2003,[5] Volkswagen made a convertible model called the Golf Cabriolet.[6]

From 1991 to 1998, Volkswagen made a sports model called the Golf GTD.[7][8]

In 1993[9] to 1996,[9] Volkswagen made an electric model called the Golf CitySTROMer.[9]

In 1996,[10] Volkswagen made the Golf Harlequin, It has different coloured doors, bonnet and bumpers.[11] 3,800 Harelquins were made and they were made for one year.[10]

From 1992[12] to 1998,[12] Volkswagen made a special edition sports model called the Golf GTI.[13][14]

From 1991[12] to 1998,[12] Volkswagen made a special edition sports model called the Golf VR6,[15][14] It had a VR6 engine.[12]

In 1993,[16] Volkswagen announced it made a prototype 4 wheel drive model called the Golf A59[16] shortly after this announcement the making of the car was cancelled.[16] The prototype can be seen at the Volkswagen Museum.[17]

Engines

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Name Volume Engine Fuel Power (max.) Torque (max.) Model 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) (s) Top speed Years
1.4 1391cc I4 Petrol 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 5200 rpm 107 N⋅m (79 lb⋅ft) at 2800−3200 rpm ABD 16.3 157 km/h (98 mph) 1992−1995
1.4 1390cc I4 Petrol 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 4700 rpm 116 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft) at 2800−3200 rpm AEX/APQ 15.9 158 km/h (98 mph) 1995−1997
1.6 1598cc I4 Petrol 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5200 rpm 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 3400 rpm ABU 168 km/h (104 mph) 1992−1994
1.6 1598cc I4 Petrol 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5200 rpm 126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) at 2600 rpm AEA 168 km/h (104 mph) 1994−1995
1.6 1598cc I4 Petrol 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4800 rpm 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 2800−3600 rpm AEE 13.4 168 km/h (104 mph) 1995−1997
1.6 1595cc I4 Petrol 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) at 5800 rpm 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 4400 rpm AEK 188 km/h (117 mph) 1994−1995
1.6 1595cc I4 Petrol 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) at 5800 rpm 140 N⋅m (103 lbf⋅ft) at 3500 rpm AFT/AKS 11.2 188 km/h (117 mph) 1995−1997
1.8 1781cc I4 Petrol 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5000 rpm 140 N⋅m (103 lbf⋅ft) at 2500 rpm AAM/ANN 14.2 168 km/h (104 mph) 1992−1997
1.8 1781cc I4 Petrol 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5500 rpm 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 2500 rpm ABS/ADZ/ANP/ACC 12.1 178 km/h (111 mph) 1992−1997
2.0 GTI 1984cc I4 Petrol 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) at 5400 rpm 166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm 2E/ABA/ADY/AGG 9.7 210 km/h (130 mph) 1992−1997
2.0 GTI 16V 1984cc I4 Petrol 152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp) at 6000 rpm 180 N⋅m (133 lbf⋅ft) at 4600 rpm ABF 8.1 225 km/h (140 mph) 1993−1997
2.8 VR6 2792cc VR6 Petrol 176 PS (129 kW; 174 hp) at 5800 rpm 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) at 4200 rpm AAA 7.5 240 km/h (149 mph) 1992−1998
2.9 VR6 2861cc VR6 Petrol 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 5800 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 4200 rpm ABV 6.7 250 km/h (155 mph) 1994−1997
1.9 D 1896cc I4 Diesel 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) at 4400 rpm 124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) at 2000−3000 rpm 1Y 17.6 156 km/h (97 mph) 1992−1997
1.9 SDI 1896cc I4 Diesel 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) at 4200 rpm 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 2200−2800 rpm AEY 17.6 156 km/h (97 mph) 1995−1997
1.9 TD 1896cc I4 Diesel 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4200 rpm 150 N⋅m (111 lbf⋅ft) at 2400−3400 rpm AAZ 15.1 165 km/h (103 mph) 1992−1997
1.9 TDI 1896cc I4 Diesel 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4000 rpm 202 N⋅m (149 lb⋅ft) at 1900 rpm 1Z 12.5 178 km/h (111 mph) 1993−1996
1.9 TDI 1896cc I4 Diesel 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4000 rpm 202 N⋅m (149 lbf⋅ft) at 1900 rpm AHU 12.5 178 km/h (111 mph) 1996−1997
1.9 TDI 1896cc I4 Diesel 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 4150 rpm 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) at 1900 rpm AFN 11.0 193 km/h (120 mph) 1996−1997
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References

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  1. Christian Bangemann u. Beate Jeske (2008). Auto Motor und Sport Heft 18 Seite 24. Stuttgart.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. "Golf Mk 3: Establishing an icon". volkswagen.co.uk. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Golf Mk III". VW Press. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Countdown to the new Golf: Golf Mk3 – a pioneer in safety systems". volkswagen-newsroom.com. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  5. "Golf Cabriolet 'Last Edition' - AUTO BILD". autobild.de (in German). 31 July 2002. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  6. "VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIOLET 1.8 75PK". autoweek.nl/. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  7. "Der neue Golf. (Brochure)" (PDF). autocatalogarchive.com (in German). Volkswagen Germany. p. 21. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  8. "VW Golf III 1.9 GTD reg.28.04.2020 g. (advert)". Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Golf blue-e-motion – Timeline in the framework of the Electro-Mobility Workshop" (PDF). VW Press. p. 06. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  10. 10.0 10.1 DeMuro, Doug (13 March 2013). "Volkswagen Golf Harlequin: VW's Strangest Idea?". thetruthaboutcars.com. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  11. Rehbock, Billy (9 May 2023). "Color Theory: 1996 Volkswagen Golf Harlequin Rewind Review". Motortrend. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 "Golf GTI MK III". VW Press. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  13. "History of the VW Golf MK3". volkswagen.co.uk. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  14. 14.0 14.1 "Volkswagen announces new Golf prices". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  15. PHILLIPS, JOHN (1 September 1994). "Tested: 1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6". caranddriver.com. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 "VW Brought This Obscure Golf Rally Prototype to SEMA, and It's Awesome". Car and Driver. 1 November 2022. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023.
  17. "One-Off VW Golf A59 Rally Prototype Wows at SEMA". MotorTrend. 4 November 2022. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023.

Other websites

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Preceded by
Volkswagen Golf Mk2
Volkswagen Golf Mk3
1992–2002
Succeeded by
Volkswagen Golf Mk4