Volkswagen Golf, 1991–2000

Volkswagen Golf 3rd generation specifications

The Volkswagen Golf 3rd generation was built from 1991 to 2000. This page lists all 106 versions (hatchback, wagon and cabriolet) with 54–188 hp and 107–245 Nm of torque.

54–188 hp
Power (40–140 kW): 107–245 Nm
Torque (79–181 lb-ft): 7.5–18.6 s
0–100 km/h (fastest to slowest version): 224 km/h
Highest top speed (139 mph)

All versions

From least to most powerful. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market and model year.

Power, torque and performance for each version of the Volkswagen Golf 3rd generation.
Version	Engine	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h	Top speed	Gearbox	Drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	54 hp 40 kW	116 Nm	15.9 s	157 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	54 hp 40 kW	116 Nm	17.7 s	154 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	54 hp 40 kW	116 Nm	15.9 s	157 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 4MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	59 hp 44 kW	116 Nm	15.9 s	157 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 5MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	59 hp 44 kW	107 Nm	16.1 s	157 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 5MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	59 hp 44 kW	116 Nm	15.9 s	157 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	59 hp 44 kW	107 Nm	16.9 s	154 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4i MT wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	59 hp 44 kW	116 Nm	15.9 s	157 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 D MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	63 hp 47 kW	124 Nm	17.6 s	156 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 D MT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	63 hp 47 kW	125 Nm	18.6 s	154 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 SDI MT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	63 hp 47 kW	124 Nm	18.6 s	154 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 SDI MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	63 hp 47 kW	124 Nm	18 s	156 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 D MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	64 hp 48 kW	124 Nm	17.6 s	156 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	64 hp 48 kW	124 Nm	17.6 s	156 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	64 hp 48 kW	124 Nm	17.6 s	156 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 MT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	64 hp 48 kW	124 Nm	17.6 s	156 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 SDI MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	64 hp 48 kW	124 Nm	17.6 s	156 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	135 Nm	14 s	168 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	135 Nm	14 s	168 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 AT Hatchback 3-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	17.6 s	164 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 AT Hatchback 5-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	17.6 s	164 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 AT Cabriolet	1.8 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	17.6 s	164 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 AT wagon	1.8 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	17.6 s	164 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 MT Cabriolet	1.8 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	15.5 s	160 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	14 s	168 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 MT wagon	1.8 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	12.8 s	165 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	14 s	168 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TD MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	74 hp 55 kW	150 Nm	15.1 s	165 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TD MT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	74 hp 55 kW	150 Nm	15.1 s	165 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TD MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	74 hp 55 kW	150 Nm	15.1 s	165 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 AT Hatchback 3-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	145 Nm	13.4 s	167 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 AT Hatchback 5-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	145 Nm	13.4 s	167 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 AT Cabriolet	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	145 Nm	13.4 s	167 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 AT wagon	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	145 Nm	13.4 s	167 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 MT Cabriolet	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	145 Nm	12.1 s	178 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.8 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	142 Nm	13.3 s	175 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
1.8 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	142 Nm	13.3 s	175 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
1.8 MT wagon	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	142 Nm	14 s	172 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
1.8 Syncro MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	145 Nm	13.3 s	185 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
1.8 Syncro MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	145 Nm	13.3 s	185 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
1.8 Syncro MT wagon	1.8 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	145 Nm	14 s	172 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
1.9 AT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	202 Nm	13.1 s	176 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI AT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	202 Nm	15.5 s	172 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Cabriolet	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	202 Nm	13.3 s	172 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	202 Nm	12.5 s	178 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	202 Nm	13.4 s	175 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	202 Nm	12.8 s	178 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI Syncro MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	202 Nm	12.8 s	175 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
1.9 TDI Syncro MT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	202 Nm	13.4 s	180 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI Syncro MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	202 Nm	12.5 s	178 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 AT wagon	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	13.8 s	182 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 AT Cabriolet	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	13.8 s	182 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 AT Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	13.1 s	185 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 AT Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	13.1 s	185 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 AT wagon	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	13.8 s	182 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Cabriolet	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	145 Nm	11.9 s	185 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	11.2 s	188 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT wagon	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	11.9 s	185 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	11.2 s	188 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	11.2 s	188 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	11.2 s	188 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT wagon	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	11.9 s	185 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Cabriolet	1.6 litre gasoline	99 hp 74 kW	140 Nm	11.9 s	185 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 AT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	106 hp 79 kW	—	—	—	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 AT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	106 hp 79 kW	—	—	—	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	106 hp 79 kW	—	10.1 s	198 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI AT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	108 hp 81 kW	235 Nm	13.1 s	187 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 AT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	109 hp 81 kW	235 Nm	12.4 s	190 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 AT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	109 hp 81 kW	235 Nm	12.4 s	190 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 AT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	109 hp 81 kW	235 Nm	13.1 s	187 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Cabriolet	1.9 litre diesel	109 hp 81 kW	235 Nm	10.8 s	193 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	109 hp 81 kW	235 Nm	10.8 s	193 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT wagon	1.9 litre diesel	109 hp 81 kW	235 Nm	11.4 s	190 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	109 hp 81 kW	235 Nm	10.8 s	193 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 GTI MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	10.1 s	198 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 GTI MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	10.1 s	198 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 Syncro MT wagon	2.0 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	11.6 s	190 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
2.0 Syncro MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	11 s	193 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
2.0 Syncro MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	11 s	193 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
2.0 AT Cabriolet	2.0 litre gasoline	114 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	12.3 s	185 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 AT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	114 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	12.3 s	185 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 AT wagon	2.0 litre gasoline	114 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	12.3 s	185 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 AT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	114 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	12.3 s	185 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 MT Cabriolet	2.0 litre gasoline	114 hp 85 kW	166 Nm	11.9 s	193 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	114 hp 85 kW	170 Nm	11 s	193 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
2.0 MT wagon	2.0 litre gasoline	114 hp 85 kW	170 Nm	11.6 s	190 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
2.0 MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	114 hp 85 kW	170 Nm	11 s	193 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
2.0 GTI 16v MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	148 hp 110 kW	180 Nm	8.3 s	215 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 GTI 16v MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	148 hp 110 kW	180 Nm	8.3 s	215 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.8 AT Hatchback 3-doors	2.8 litre gasoline	172 hp 128 kW	235 Nm	9 s	220 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
2.8 AT Hatchback 5-doors	2.8 litre gasoline	172 hp 128 kW	235 Nm	9 s	220 km/h	Automatic, 4-speed	Front wheel drive
2.8 VR6 MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.8 litre gasoline	172 hp 128 kW	235 Nm	7.8 s	215 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.8 VR6 MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.8 litre gasoline	172 hp 128 kW	235 Nm	7.8 s	215 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.8 VR6 MT wagon	2.8 litre gasoline	172 hp 128 kW	235 Nm	8.1 s	222 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
2.9 VR6 MT wagon	2.9 litre gasoline	188 hp 140 kW	245 Nm	8.1 s	222 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
2.9 VR6 Syncro MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.9 litre gasoline	188 hp 140 kW	245 Nm	7.5 s	224 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
2.9 VR6 Syncro MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.9 litre gasoline	188 hp 140 kW	245 Nm	7.5 s	224 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
1.8 MT AWD Hatchback 3-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1.8 MT AWD Hatchback 5-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1.8 MT AWD wagon	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1.9 D MT Hatchback 3-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1.9 D MT Hatchback 5-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1.9 D MT wagon	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2.0 MT AWD Hatchback 3-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2.0 MT AWD Hatchback 5-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2.0 MT AWD wagon	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Dimensions and weight

Typical values for the 3rd generation, hatchback, wagon and cabriolet.
Length	4,020 mm	158 in
Width	1,695 mm	67 in
Height	1,425 mm	56 in
Wheelbase	2,475 mm	97 in
Ground clearance	130 mm	5 in
Kerb weight	1,025–1,455 kg	2,260–3,208 lb
Boot space	330–687 litres	12–24 cu ft
Seats	5
Turning circle	10.3 m	34 ft
Fuel tank	55 litres	15 US gal
Towing (braked trailer)	up to 3,360 kg	7,408 lb

Questions about the Volkswagen Golf 3rd generation

What is the most powerful Volkswagen Golf 3rd generation?

The 2.9 VR6 MT wagon, with 188 hp (140 kW) and 245 Nm of torque.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf 3rd generation from 0 to 100 km/h?

The quickest version, the 2.9 VR6 Syncro MT hatchback 3-doors, takes 7.5 seconds; the slowest takes 18.6 seconds. 0–60 mph is about 0.3 seconds quicker than 0–100 km/h.

What engines does the Volkswagen Golf 3rd generation have?

Engines from 1.4 to 2.9 litres, running on gasoline or diesel. The table above lists the power, torque and gearbox of each version.

How big is the Volkswagen Golf 3rd generation?

About 4,020 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,425 mm tall (158 in long), weighing 1,025–1,455 kg. Figures vary slightly by body style.

Every Volkswagen Golf generation

1st generation 1974–1993
2nd generation 1983–1992
3rd generation 1991–2000
4th generation 1997–2006
5th generation 2003–2009
6th generation 2008–2012
7th generation 2012–2017
7th generation, facelift 2017–2020
8th generation 2019–2024

Volkswagen Golf overview: current engines, dimensions and markets

Sources: manufacturer data for each version. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market, model year and equipment.