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Volkswagen Golf III Variant
2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1994-1999
0-100 km/h 8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Performance
| Power | 190hp142kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 245Nm181lb-ft |
| Displacement | 2,861cc175cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,380kg3,042lb |
| Gross weight | 1,860kg4,101lb |
| Power-to-weight | 138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 34.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.9s Calculated |
| Top speed | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 71.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 65L |
| Estimated range | 613km381mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | ABV |
|---|---|
| Body type | Wagon / estate |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,340mm171in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,695mm67in |
| Height | 1,430mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,475mm97in |
| Front track | 1,478mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,465mm58in |
| Trunk volume | 466L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,425L |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro | 190 hp 142 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro | 8.1 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 29.85 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,783 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 SyncroPowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro | 5,800 rpm | 4,200 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
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