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Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio

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Engine versions

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6 versions · 5 Gasoline · 1 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.6i (101 KM) Selected Gasoline 101 KM 1994–1995
1.8 i (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1993–1998
1.8 i (90 KM) Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1993–1998
1.9 TDI (90 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 90 KM 1995–1998
2.0i (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1993–1998
1.6i (101 KM) Selected Gasoline 101 KM 1995–1998

Selected engine version

1.6i (101 KM)

Gasoline · 1994–1995

Engine power
101 KM
Torque
135 Nm
Engine displacement
1,595 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s
Maximum speed
182 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Version
Golf III Cabrio
Engine
1.6i (101 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1994
End of production
1995
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
182 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s

Engine

Engine model / code
AEK
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1595 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
5.5 l
Power
101 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
135 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
270 l
Maximum trunk capacity
448 l
Curb weight
1230 kg
Gross weight
1580 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4020 mm
Width
1695 mm
Height
1400 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm
Front track
1464 mm
Rear track
1428 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14; 195/50 R15
Rim size
6J x 14; 6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 i (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1998

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.5 s
Maximum speed
160 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Version
Golf III Cabrio
Engine
1.8 i (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1993
End of production
1998
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.5 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAM
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
5.5 l
Power
75 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
270 l
Maximum trunk capacity
448 l
Curb weight
1230 kg
Gross weight
1580 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4020 mm
Width
1695 mm
Height
1400 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm
Front track
1464 mm
Rear track
1428 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14 H
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 i (90 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1998

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
145 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Version
Golf III Cabrio
Engine
1.8 i (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1993
End of production
1998
Body type
Convertible
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
ABS, ACC, ADD, ADZ
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Single-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
5.5 l
Power
90 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
145 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.9 TDI (90 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1995–1998

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
202 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s
Maximum speed
172 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Version
Golf III Cabrio
Engine
1.9 TDI (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
172 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
5.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
1Z, AHU, ALE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
19.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
90 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
202 Nm @ 1900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
270 l
Maximum trunk capacity
448 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1640 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4020 mm
Width
1695 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm
Front track
1464 mm
Rear track
1428 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14 H
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0i (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1998

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
172 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.2 s
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Version
Golf III Cabrio
Engine
2.0i (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1993
End of production
1998
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.2 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
2E, ADY, AGG, AKR
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
5.5 l
Power
115 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
172 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
270 l
Maximum trunk capacity
448 l
Curb weight
1280 kg
Gross weight
1620 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4020 mm
Width
1695 mm
Height
1400 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm
Front track
1464 mm
Rear track
1428 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
With spring struts
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14 H
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6i (101 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
101 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,595 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s
Maximum speed
182 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Version
Golf III Cabrio
Engine
1.6i (101 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
182 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.2 l/100 km
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
197 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
AFT, AKS
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1595 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.3
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
5.5 l
Power
101 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Minimum trunk capacity
270 l
Maximum trunk capacity
448 l
Curb weight
1230 kg
Gross weight
1580 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4020 mm
Width
1695 mm
Height
1400 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm
Front track
1464 mm
Rear track
1428 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14; 195/50 R15
Rim size
6J x 14; 6J x 15
ABS
yes