Volkswagen Top Speed

Golf iii (1hx)

165.00 km/h

or 102.53 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Golf
Generation Golf III (1HX)
Modification (Engine) 1.4 (55 Hp)
Start of production 1991 year
End of production 1994 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg35.31 UK mpg12.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5 l/100 km 47.04 US mpg56.5 UK mpg20 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg43.46 UK mpg15.38 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 15.4 sec
Maximum speed 165 km/h 102.53 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 18.7 kg/Hp, 53.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.9 kg/Nm, 112.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 39.5 Hp/l
Torque 116 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 85.56 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AEX, ABD
Engine displacement 1391 cm3 84.88 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 78.7 mm 3.1 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Mono-point injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 3.4-4 l 3.59 - 4.23 US qt | 2.99 - 3.52 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 5.6-6.3 l 5.92 - 6.66 US qt | 4.93 - 5.54 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1030 kg 2270.76 lbs.
Max. weight 1505 kg 3317.96 lbs.
Max load 475 kg 1047.2 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 330 l 11.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 687 l 24.26 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4020 mm 158.27 in.
Width 1695 mm 66.73 in.
Height 1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase 2475 mm 97.44 in.
Front track 1478 mm 58.19 in.
Rear (Back) track 1448 mm 57.01 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Semi-dependent beam with stabilizer lateral stability
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size13