Generation 3

Volkswagen Golf 5-door hatchback

04.1992 - 07.1998 · Japan

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Generation 3

1HADZ, 1HAAZ, 1HAGG, 1HABF, 1HAAA, 1HADY, 1HABS, 1H2E

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Volkswagen Golf, Generation 3, Japan market. This overview covers 32 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.1992 - 07.1998). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 32 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: AAA, AAZ, ABF, ABS, ADY, ADZ, AGG, VAG 2E
Engine displacement, cc: 1780–2791
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2475
Ground clearance, mm: 135
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98), Diesel

Specifications and technical details

32 versions

1.8 L, 91 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

ADZ · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.8 CLi	07.1997 - 07.1998
1.8 CLi	09.1996 - 06.1997
1.8 CLi	10.1995 - 08.1996

1.9 L, 73 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

AAZ · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.9 CL Diesel Turbo	07.1997 - 07.1998
1.9 CL Diesel Turbo	09.1996 - 06.1997
1.9 CL Diesel Turbo	10.1995 - 08.1996
1.9 CL Diesel Turbo	12.1994 - 09.1995
1.9 CL Diesel Turbo	01.1994 - 11.1994

2.0 L, 116 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

AGG · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 GLi	07.1997 - 07.1998
2.0 GLi	09.1996 - 06.1997

2.0 L, 145 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

ABF · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 GTI 16V	07.1997 - 07.1998
2.0 GTI 16V	10.1995 - 06.1997
2.0 GTI 16V	12.1994 - 12.1995

2.8 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

AAA · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.8 VR6	07.1997 - 07.1998
2.8 VR6	10.1995 - 06.1997
2.8 VR6	12.1994 - 09.1995

2.0 L, 116 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

AGG · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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2.0 GLi	09.1996 - 06.1997

2.0 L, 115 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

ADY · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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2.0 GLi	10.1995 - 08.1996
2.0 GLi	12.1994 - 09.1995

2.0 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

ADY · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.0 GLi	10.1995 - 08.1996
2.0 GLi	12.1994 - 09.1995

1.8 L, 88 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

ADZ · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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1.8 CLi	12.1994 - 09.1995

1.8 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

ABS · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.8 CLi	10.1993 - 11.1994

1.8 L, 88 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

ABS · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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1.8 CLi	10.1993 - 11.1994
1.8 CLi	10.1992 - 09.1993
1.8 CLi	04.1992 - 09.1992

2.0 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

VAG 2E · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 GLi	10.1993 - 11.1994
2.0 COX Limited	08.1994 - 11.1994
2.0 GLi	04.1992 - 09.1993

2.0 L, 115 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

VAG 2E · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 GLi	10.1993 - 11.1994
2.0 COX Limited	08.1994 - 11.1994
2.0 GLi	04.1992 - 09.1993

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