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Technical data VW Golf III Hatchback (1H1)
  • Engines currently produced 1.0, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.6 MI, 1.8, 1.8 Syncro, 1.9 D, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TD, GTD, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI Syncro, 2.0, 2.0 GL, 2.0 GTI 16V, 2.0 Syncro, 2.8 VR6, 2.9 VR6 Syncro, Citystromer
  • Max. power [kW] 140
  • Min. power [kW] 20
  • Max. power [hp] 190
  • Min. power [hp] 27
  • Max. number of cylinders 6
  • Min. number of cylinders 0
  • Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 2861
  • Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 0
  • Max. engine displacement 2.9
  • Min. engine displacement 0.0
  • Engine type Diesel, Electric Motor, Petrol Engine
  • Type of drive All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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