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Volkswagen Golf IV
2.8 VR6
204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003
0-100 km/h 7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Performance
| Power | 204 hp240 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 270Nm199lb-ft |
| Displacement | 2,792cc170cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,400kg3,086lb |
| Gross weight | 1,910kg4,211lb |
| Power-to-weight | 146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 28.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 62L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | AQP, AUE, BDE |
|---|---|
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,149mm163in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,735mm68in |
| Height | 1,439mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,518mm99in |
| Front track | 1,513mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,487mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 245L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,185L |
| Doors | 3 |
| 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 IV2.8 VR6 | 204 hp 152 kW |
| Database median | 261 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 IV2.8 VR6 | 7.1 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 IV2.8 VR6 | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6 | 6,200 rpm | 3,200 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
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