Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 (gen 3)

Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 has been produced from January, 1992 to November, 1997. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Volkswagen Golf versions - with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.8 Syncro MT 4x4) available:
  • Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.6 seconds later (in 14.7 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.7 litres per 100 km or 23 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.8 Syncro MT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.2 seconds later (in 13.3 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Golf 1992

Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 1.8
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1992. January ... 1997. November 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 197 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 178 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.0 (combined) 11.1 (urban) 6.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km (28.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.02m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 330 litres
Trunk max capacity: 687 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1540 kg

Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 engine ABS

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1781 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.4 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 90 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 145 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 8 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1994 onwards.

Engine also used on Volkswagen Vento Seat Toledo Seat Ibiza Seat Cordoba

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1992 - 1997] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.4 Jan 1992 — Aug 1995 1.4 Petrol 60 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.4 Aug 1995 — Nov 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.6 Jan 1992 — Aug 1995 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.6 Aug 1995 — Nov 1997 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 Jan 1997 — Nov 1997 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 Jan 1997 — Nov 1997 1.8 Petrol 75 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 1.8 Petrol 75 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Sep 1993 — Jan 1997 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.9 Diesel

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 64 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.9 SDI Jun 1995 — Nov 1997

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 64 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 1.9 TD 1.9 Diesel 75 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 TDI Sep 1993 — Nov 1997

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Nov 1997 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Nov 1997

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Nov 1997

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 2.0 Mar 1996 — Nov 1997 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.0 GTI 16V Jan 1992 — Jan 1997 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.8 VR6 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 2.8 VR6 Jan 1993 — Nov 1997 2.8 Petrol 174 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 2.9 VR6 Syncro 4x4 Aug 1995 — Jan 1997

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds

2.9 Petrol 190 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1992 reviews
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