Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) (1991–1999)
The Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) was offered with 23 engine versions (17 gasoline, 6 diesel), from 27 to 190 hp, built 1991–1999.
EnlargeProduction years1991–1999
Body styleHatchback
Doors5 – 4+1
Length158.3 in (4,020 mm)
Width66.7 in (1,695 mm) – 67.3 in (1,710 mm)
Height56.1 in (1,425 mm) – 55.3 in (1,405 mm)
Cargo volume11.7 cu ft (330 l) – 7.8 cu ft (220 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l) – 17.2 gal (65 l)
All Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 (55 hp) | 1991–1994 | Gasoline | 55 hp (40 kW) | 86 lb-ft (116 Nm) | 16.2 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 (60 hp) | 1991–1997 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 86 lb-ft (116 Nm) | 15.9 s | 98 mph (157 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (75 hp) | 1991–1997 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 14.3 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (75 hp) Automatic | 1991–1997 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 17.6 s | 102 mph (164 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 (90 hp) | 1991–1997 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 12.1 s | 111 mph (178 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 D (65 hp) | 1991–1997 | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | 91 lb-ft (124 Nm) | 17.6 s | 97 mph (156 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TD,GTD (75 hp) | 1991–1997 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 15.1 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 (115 hp) | 1991–1997 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 10.1 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 (75 hp) | 1992–1997 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 100 lb-ft (135 Nm) | 14 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 GTI 16V (150 hp) | 1992–1997 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 8.3 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.8 VR6 (174 hp) | 1992–1997 | Gasoline | 174 hp (128 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 7.8 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 (55 hp) | 1993–1999 | Gasoline | 55 hp (40 kW) | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) | 18 s | 93 mph (150 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.8 Syncro (90 hp) | 1993–1997 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 12.6 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.9 TDI (90 hp) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 149 lb-ft (202 Nm) | 12.5 s | 111 mph (178 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 (101 hp) | 1994–1997 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 11.2 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | ||
| 2.9 VR6 (190 hp) | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | |||||
| 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 hp) | 1994–1997 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 7.5 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Citystromer (27 hp) | 1994–1997 | Gasoline | 27 hp (20 kW) | |||||
| 1.9 TDI Syncro (90 hp) | 1995–1997 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 149 lb-ft (202 Nm) | 13.9 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.0 Syncro (115 hp) | 1995–1997 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 122 lb-ft (166 Nm) | 11 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.0 Syncro (115 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | |||||
| 1.9 TDI (110 hp) | 1996–1997 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 10.8 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 SDI (64 hp) | 1997 | Diesel | 64 hp (47 kW) | 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) | 17.6 s | 97 mph (156 km/h) | Front-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.