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Volkswagen Golf 3.2

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 3.2
Year1999
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3201 ccm (195.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3201 ccm (195.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power243.00 PS (179 kW or 240 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression19.5:1
Bore x stroke84.1 x 95.9 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1653 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1470 kg (3,240.8 pounds)
Overall length4160 mm (163.8 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)
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