Comparisons / Comparison of Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 and Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.0 GTI 16V

Comparison of Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 and Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.0 GTI 16V [S]ave

Attribute
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 VR5 ×
Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 2.0 GTI 16V ×
General
MakeVolkswagenVolkswagen
ModelGolfGolf
GenerationGolf IV (1J1)Golf III (1HX)
Modification2.3 VR52.0 GTI 16V
Websitehttps://www.vw.com/https://www.vw.com/
Number of doors33
Number of seats55
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19991992
Production to (year)20031997
Performance
Top speed (km/h)224215
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.28.3
City consumption (l/100km)12.4-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.6-
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.710.8
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine type-Fuel engine
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170150
Max. torque (Nm)220180
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders54
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,3241,984
Compression ratio10.810.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,2006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,3003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8182.5
Piston stroke (mm)90.292.8
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Catalyst-Regular
Fuel tank (l)5555
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSuspension with traction connectingevers
Front suspension-Coil springs
Rear suspension-Coil springs
Front stabilizer-+
Rear stabilizer-+
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16 W
  • 205/50 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,1494,020
Width (mm)1,7351,710
Height (mm)1,4441,405
Wheelbase (mm)2,5112,475
Kerb weight (kg)1,2491,164
Gross weight (kg)1,7701,645
Minimum boot space (l)330330
Maximum boot space (l)1,1841,160
Front track (mm)1,5131,450
Rear track (mm)1,4941,434



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