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Comparison Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 Hp)


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Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp)
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Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.6 (70 Hp)
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Brand: Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model: Golf Golf
Generation: Golf III (1HX) Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)
Engine / modification: 2.8 VR6 (174 Hp) 1.6 (70 Hp)
Production start: 1992 year 1987 year
Production end: 1997 year 1991 year
Coupe type: Hatchback Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 3/5 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.34
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 55 l
Power: 174 hp 70 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 224 km/h 162 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.8 sec 14.1 sec
Torque: 235 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 118 Nm @ 2700 rpm.
Model Engine: AAA PN
Engine position: Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2792 cm3 1595 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5-6 l 4 l
Coolant: 8.2-10 l 4.5 - 6.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Carburettor
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: OHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 10 9
Piston Stroke: 90.3 mm 77.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 81 mm 81 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4020 mm 3985-4040 mm
Width: 1695 mm 1665 mm
Height: 1405 mm 1415 mm
Wheelbase: 2475 mm 2475 mm
Front track: 1450 mm 1427 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1434 mm 1422 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 320 l 330 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 677 l 1145 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension: Suspension with traction connecting levers Elastic beam
Max weight: 1685 kg 1420 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1285 kg 930 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.5 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 470 kg
Tire size: 205/50 R15 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size: R15 5.5J x 13