What transmission does a golf have?
A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automated manual transmission is available.
What engine does the Mk3 Golf have?
VW Golf Mk3 5-Door Engines available started from the base 1.4-liter petrol four-cylinder and reached all the way up to a 2.9-liter VR6 engine in the range-topping VR6 Synchro. The VW Golf Mk3 also got the first direct injection diesel engine with the 1.9 TDI.
What year is a Mk3 Golf?
The Golf Mk3, built between 1991 and 1996.
Is the Mk3 Golf a good car?
The Mk3 GTi is a car that is built to last, good to drive and offers safe and solid motoring for not too much money. They offer a civilised alternative to many other hot hatches and are usually worth more second-hand than most rivals.
How much does a Mk3 Golf cost?
A: The average price of a Volkswagen Golf - Mk3 is $11,550.
What does VR6 stand for?
The name VR6 comes from the German initials for a V engine (German: V-Motor) and a straight (inline) engine (German: Reihenmotor), therefore the VR engine is described as a "Vee-Inline engine" (VR-Motor). VR6 engines share a common cylinder head for the two banks of cylinders.
What is the difference between golf 3 and Golf 4?
The golf 3 roof is vinyl and the golf 4 looks to be a cloth type material similar to the e36 bmw's.. Most of the interior and exterior are the same.. The golf 4 has a different motor and gearbox.. The golf 3 came in 1.6 1.8 and 2.0 ADY..
What does GTI stand for?
Grand Touring InjectionWhat does Volkswagen GTI stand for? GTI stands for Grand Touring Injection. Volkswagen uses for its direct fuel injection system. Over 40 years ago, GTI technology was first deployed in the 1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Does a Golf 3 have a catalytic converter?
Catalytic converter is only intended for separate installation with the manifold downpipe.
What mk is the 1997 Golf?
Volkswagen Golf Mk3The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 began to be replaced with the October 1997 (model year 1998) introduction of the Volkswagen Golf Mk4....Volkswagen Golf Mk3.Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1H/1E)Transmission4-speed automatic 4-speed/5-speed manualDimensionsWheelbase1991-95: 2,471 mm (97.3 in) 1996-99: 2,474 mm (97.4 in)20 more rows
How much does a Mk3 GTI weight?
Having a curb weight of 2403 lbs, it achieves 28.0 mpg on average and can travel 406 miles before requiring a refill of its 14.5 gallon capacity fuel tank. It comes with a 5 speed manual transmission.
What year is a mark 4 golf?
The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Variant was introduced in 1999. It was discontinued in 2006, and succeeded in 2007 by the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Variant.
How fast is the Golf LE?
With it, the Golf LE is far from a pocket Porsche—it takes 9.1 seconds to get to 60 mph and tapers off at 113 mph—but it's quicker than a base Probe. The fat-bottomed torque curve and resonant VW exhaust note are more appealing, too.
What kind of tires does the Rabbit GTI have?
It even looks contemporary, if not quite fashionable. And when trimmed in its most sporting outfit, which includes special alloy wheels and 195/60R-14 tires, a rear anti-roll bar, dual airbags, and sport seats done in cheeky fabrics, it's a formidable successor to the time-honored Rabbit GTI.
Models
Three-door Golfs of this generation were mostly only available in North America in GTI form. For the first time, an estate was produced, bringing it into line with key competitors such as the Ford Escort and Vauxhall/Opel Astra which had long been available as estates.
2.8 VR6 Performance
Volkswagen originally created the Design series to tour at International Auto shows. Due to the huge public response of the original four Design series, 60 more were produced. Eventually, the model was released as an option in Europe, but only 264 were made and offered in 1996 in the North American market.
European Car of the Year
The Golf MK3 was voted European Car of the Year for 1992 - the first Volkswagen to win this award.
Overview
The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 is a medium sized compact family car. The third generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk2, which was produced by Volkswagen from August 1991 (for the 1992 model year) to 2002 (for cabrio convertible). It was launched in mainland Europe in August 1991, in the United Kingdom in February 1992, and in North America in th…
Models
For the first time, an estate was produced, being launched in early 1993 and bringing it into line with key competitors such as the Ford Escort and Vauxhall/Opel Astra which had long been available as estates. The GT variants included a 2.8LVR6 engine, and a convertible launched as the Cabrio (Typ 1E).
The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Cabrio (or Typ 1E) was introduced in 1994 for the 1…
Features
A 16-valve version of the third-generation Golf GTI was introduced in 1993. The engine was enlarged to 2.0 L, with power now reaching 150 PS (110 kW/148 hp). While less powered than the VR6, it was still relatively popular with driving enthusiasts in Europe, because it offered similar power without the thirst or tax burden of a 6 cylinder. As with previous versions the Golf Driver acted as the o…
Mk3 special editions
20th Anniversary GTI
Volkswagen produced a limited quantity of 1000 special-edition 3 and 5-door GTI Anniversary models, celebrating 20 years of the GTI model. This had the usual GTI specification but came equipped with special chequered Recaro front sport seats and matching rear seats bearing the GTI logo, red seat belts front …
European Car of the Year
The Golf MK3 was voted European Car of the Year for 1992 - the first Volkswagen to win this award.
See also
• Volkswagen A platform
• Volkswagen Golf
• VDub
• list of discontinued Volkswagen Group petrol engines
External links
• Golf at Volkswagen International
• Volkswagen Golf at Curlie