This 2.8 VR6 MT (174 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Hatchback (3-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1991 to 1998. In addition to this engine, 20 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4020mm |
| Width | 1695mm |
| Height | 1405mm |
| Wheelbase | 2475mm |
| Front track | 1460mm |
| Rear track | 1430mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Max. boot capacity | 1152litre |
| Min. boot capacity | 320litre |
| Kerb weight | 1315kg |
| Gross weight | 1685kg |
| Displacement | 370kg |
| Permitted road-train weight | 2875kg |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2792cm3 |
| Engine power | 174bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 800RPM |
| Injection type | Injectors |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 90.3mm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Maximum torque | 235Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4200RPM |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 225km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7.6second |
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 15litre |
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.9litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.5litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55litre |
| Cruising range | from 370 to 700km |
| Emission standard | EURO II |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Torsion, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.5m |
| City | 18 litres / 100km |
|---|---|
| Highway | 9.5 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.