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Overview
The 1996 Volkswagen Golf VR6 is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $67,550 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 2.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 128 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 235 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank
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Power to Weight
59.46 - 99.61 kW/t
59.46 kW/t
99.61 kW/t
Boot Space
270 - 320 litres
270 litres
320 litres
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 3 years
1 year
6 years
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
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
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
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: Main
Clock
Type: Digital
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analog
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Oil Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 7
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 34
EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.9
EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 26
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 11
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 21
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 8.9
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 7
EU 83 City (L/100km): 11
EU 83 City (mpg): 21
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
Maximum Speed (mph): 140
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
Maximum Power (kW): 128
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 173
Maximum Torque (Nm): 235
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: ABS
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Color
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanized
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Black
Location: Front
Roof Spoiler Colour: Black
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
External Dimensions
Wheelbase (in): 97.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2475
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 2
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: key
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