Volkswagen Golf Mk3

Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1H/1E)
Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1H/1E)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	1991–1998; 1994–2002 (convertible); 4.8 million units
Assembly	Germany: Wolfsburg; Germany: Zwickau (Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant); Mexico: Puebla; Belgium: Brussels; Slovakia: Bratislava; South Africa: Uitenhage;
Designer	J Mays; Herbert Schäfer;
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car (C)
Body style	3 / 5-door hatchback; 5-door estate; 2-door convertible
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / Syncro four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A3 platform
Related	Volkswagen 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;
Transmission	4-speed automatic; 4-speed / 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1991-95: 2,471 mm (97.3 in); 1996-99: 2,474 mm (97.4 in)
Length	4,074 mm (160.4 in)
Width	1,694 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1991-95 & Cabrio: 1,422 mm (56.0 in); 1996-99: 1,428 mm (56.2 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volkswagen Golf Mk2; Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk1 (Cabrio)
Successor	Volkswagen Golf Mk4; Volkswagen New Beetle convertible (Cabrio)

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.

Models

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

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

Gallery

1996-1998 Volkswagen Golf 5-door
1996-1998 Volkswagen Golf 5-door rear
1995–1996 Golf CL 3-door hatchback (Australia) rear
1995 Golf Variant
Golf Mk3 Cabrio
Golf Mk3.5 (Mk4) Cabrio
Volkswagen Cabrio
Golf Mk3 GTD
VW Golf CityStromer
Battery pack under the hood of the electric Golf CitySTROMer.
Golf GTI
Golf VR6
Golf Harlequin
The Golf A59 prototype in the Volkswagen Museum

References

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

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

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[AutoMotoruSport2008-1] 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. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.

[VW_Mk3_History_VWPress-3] 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Golf Mk III". VW Press. Retrieved 2 April 2024.

[VW_Golf_Mk3_volkswagen.newsroom.com-4] 1 2 "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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2024. 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.

[1989_CityStromer-9] 1 2 3 "Golf blue-e-motion – Timeline in the framework of the Electro-Mobility Workshop" (PDF). VW Press. p. 06. Retrieved 28 March 2024.

[Mk3_Harlequin-10] 1 2 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.

[Golf_Mk3_GTI_vwpress-12] 1 2 3 4 5 "Golf GTI MK III". VW Press. Retrieved 6 April 2024.

[13] "History of the VW Golf MK3". volkswagen.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.

[Golf_MK3_prices_fleetnews.co.uk-14] 1 2 "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.

[Golf_A59_caranddriver.com-16] 1 2 3 "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.

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