Volkswagen Golf Mk3 1.9
55 kW75 PS74 hp150 Nm1992–1997
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- Power
- 55 kW 75 PS · 74 hp
- Torque
- 150 Nm 111 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 15.1 s
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
- Length
- 4,074 mm
- Displacement
- 1,896 cm³
Built 1992–1997, the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 1.9 AAZ develops 55 kW (75 PS) and 150 Nm of torque from a 1.9-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.
Against the entry 1.4 petrol (44 kW), the Golf Mk3 1.9 AAZ gains 25% in power; the 2.9 ABV (140 kW), strongest of the 3, has 85 kW more. The car needs 15.1 s to reach 100 km/h and reaches 165 km/h. To see how it measures up, compare the Golf Mk3 1.9 AAZ with the Lada VAZ-2109.
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Engine
| Engine code | AAZ |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1,896 cm³ 1.9 l · 116 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 55 kW 75 PS · 74 hp |
| Torque | 150 Nm 111 lb-ft |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 15.1 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 165 km/h 103 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,074 mm 160.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,694 mm 66.7 in |
Production
| Years | 1992–1997 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Golf Mk3 (1991–2002) |
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