Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

Volkswagen Golf 1993 2.9 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro has been produced from August, 1995 to January, 1997. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.9 litres, which produces power of 190 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Golf 1993 - 1999 version and torque 245 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 260 up to 430 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf 2.9 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 5 gears. Instead of a center differential, a viscous coupling is installed with a freewheel mechanism to disengage the driven axle during braking. Under normal driving conditions, 95% of the torque is transferred to the front axle. If slippage occurs, the coupling locks and up to nearly 100% of the torque is automatically transferred to the rear axle. If one front and one rear wheel lose traction, the car will not move.
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 222 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro fuel consumption is 10.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 16.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got two stars.

Volkswagen Golf 1993

Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1995. August ... 1997. January 
Engine: 2861 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 190 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 245 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 222 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.6 (combined) 16.1 (urban) 8.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km (20.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.34m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 466 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1425 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1860 kg

Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro engine ABV

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 260,000 to 430,000 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 2861 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.3 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 184 - 190 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 245 NM ON 4200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Corrado

All Volkswagen Golf estate car [1993 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1997 Variant 1.6 Jan 1997 — Feb 1998 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 1.8 Petrol 75 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 1.8 Petrol 75 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Variant 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Aug 1995 — Jun 1999 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.9 Diesel

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 64 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Variant 1.9 SDI Jun 1995 — Jun 1999

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 64 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.9 TD 1.9 Diesel 75 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI Mar 1996 — Jun 1999 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 7.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Jun 1999

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

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1996 Variant 1.9 TDI Aug 1996 — Jun 1999

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 Variant 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1995 Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro 4x4 Aug 1995 — Jan 1997

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds

2.9 Petrol 190 HP 10.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1993 reviews
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