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Volkswagen Golf GTi VR6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf GTi VR6
Year1996
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2801 ccm (170.92 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2801 ccm (170.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power174.00 PS (128 kW or 172 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque234.59 Nm (23.9 kgf-m or 173.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 90.4 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Exterior and interior

Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Overall length4080 mm (160.6 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2480 mm (97.6 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD19795
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