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    Volkswagen Golf

    VR6 Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Volkswagen Golf VR6
    Showing 4 Configurations
    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2792
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 90.3
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2792
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 90.3
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2792
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 90.3
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2792
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 90.3
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Type: Total
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Temperature
    Not Available
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Digital Display
    Oil Temperature
    Not Available
    Oil Temperature
    Type: Digital Display
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 7
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 34
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 6.8
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 35
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
    Maximum Speed (mph): 140
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
    Maximum Speed (mph): 140
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 221
    Maximum Speed (mph): 137
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 221
    Maximum Speed (mph): 137
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
    Maximum Power (kW): 128
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 235
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
    Maximum Power (kW): 128
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 235
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
    Maximum Power (kW): 128
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 235
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
    Maximum Power (kW): 128
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 235
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.8
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    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: ABS
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: ABS
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: ABS
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: ABS
    Limited Slip Differential
    Location: Front
    Limited Slip Differential
    Not Available
    Limited Slip Differential
    Location: Front
    Limited Slip Differential
    Not Available
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    1st Gear Ratio: 3.3
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.94
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1.31
    4th Gear Ratio: 1.03
    5th Gear Ratio: 0.84
    6th Gear Ratio: 0
    Low High Ratio: 0
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.06
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    1st Gear Ratio: 2.714
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.441
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.742
    5th Gear Ratio: 0
    6th Gear Ratio: 0
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Low High Ratio: 0
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.884
    Type: Automatic
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