Volkswagen Golf II or Volkswagen Golf III?

1983–1991 vs 1991–1997 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: Golf II 3,985 mm, Golf III 4,345 mm — a 36 cm difference.
Boot: Golf II 340 l, Golf III 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Golf II 5.7 l/100 km, Golf III 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Golf II 40–118 kW, Golf III 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Golf II 12 items (C), Golf III 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997 · 11 engines · CL, GL, GTI, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991no listings	Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,985 mm	Length4,020 mm–4,345 mm
Width	Width1,665 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,415 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,475 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume340 l	Trunk volume265 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight845 kg–1,050 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1983–1991	Production years1991–1997
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines11
Power	Power40–118 kW (54–160 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.6 D	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 G60	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed216 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsC · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · C	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · GTI	Items in the top trim26 · VR6
Equipment · Comfort0 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Golf II or Volkswagen Golf III?

Length: Volkswagen Golf III 4,345 mm, Volkswagen Golf II 3,985 mm (a 360 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 470 vs 340 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Golf II or Volkswagen Golf III?

The most frugal Volkswagen Golf II uses 5.7 l/100 km (1.6 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf III 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Golf II or Volkswagen Golf III?

The strongest Volkswagen Golf II makes 118 kW (160 hp) (1.8 G60); the strongest Volkswagen Golf III 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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