Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 SyncrovsVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf III

2.9 VR6 Syncro

190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1994-1997
VS

Volkswagen Golf III Variant

2.9 VR6 Syncro

190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    245 Nm
    181 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    385 mi
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    466 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
613km381mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,861cc175cu in
2,861cc175cu in
Length
4,020mm158in
4,340mm171in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,450mm57in
1,478mm58in
Rear track
1,432mm56in
1,465mm58in
Trunk volume
230L
466L
Max trunk volume
587L
1,425L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro5,800 rpm4,200 rpm6,050 rpm
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro5,800 rpm4,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
34.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
1,380 kg
3,042 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro and Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
619 km
385 mi
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
613 km
381 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,020 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,020 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
613 km
381 mi
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 236 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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