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Volkswagen Golf VR6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf VR6
Year1991
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power177.1 PS (130 kW or 175 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque234.00 Nm (23.9 kgf-m or 172.6 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 90.3 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.6 seconds
0-60 miles7.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1536 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4140 litres (1,094 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (417.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1155 kg (2,546.3 pounds)
Overall length4030 mm (158.7 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2480 mm (97.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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