Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 (gen 3)

Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 has been produced from March, 1996 to November, 1997. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 5400 rpm and torque 166 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 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 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This Volkswagen Golf 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 193 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 fuel consumption is 8.7 litres per 100km (11.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 10.4 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 8.1 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 1991

Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 2.0
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1996. March ... 1997. November 
Engine: 1984 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 115 HP ON 5400 RPM Torque: 166 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 193 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.7 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100km (25.8 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

Volkswagen Golf 1991 2.0 engine 2E

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 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 1984 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92.8 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 2.0 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 115 HP ON 5400 RPM
Torque 166 NM ON 3200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1989
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Vento Seat Toledo Seat Ibiza Seat Cordoba and 2 other models

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
Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.4 Oct 1991 — 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 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
Volkswagen Golf 1991 1.9 Diesel 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 1991 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 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
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 1991 reviews
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