Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 Syncro (gen 3)
Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 Syncro has been produced from August, 1995 to January, 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 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 1991 1.8 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 1991 1.8 Syncro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 Syncro in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.9 litres per 100km (11.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 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.
- Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.2 seconds faster (in 12.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 7.9 litres per 100 km
- Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 14.7 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 Syncro technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf 1.8 Syncro | ||
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| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1995. August ... 1997. January | ||
| Engine: | 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 222 g/km |
| Power: | 90 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 145 NM ON 2500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 (combined) 12.6 (urban) 6.7 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km (26.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres (17.2 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: | 1160 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1655 kg | ||
Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 Syncro 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 |
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| 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 1991 1.8 Syncro oil type | 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.8 litres (4 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) |
| Power | 90 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 NM ON 2500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1991 |
| Duration of production | 8 years |
| 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 [1991 - 1997] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.4 Oct 1991 — Aug 1995 | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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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 1991 1.6 Oct 1991 — 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 1991 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 75 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1995 1.8 Syncro 4x4 Aug 1995 — Jan 1997 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.9 Diesel
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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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 1991 1.9 TD | 1.9 Diesel | 75 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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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 |
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Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 TDI
Aug 1996 — Nov 1997 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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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 1991 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 1991 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 |
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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 |