Volkswagen Golf Mk3
The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 is a medium-sized compact family car. It is the third generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk2, which was produced by Volkswagen from August 1991 to 2002.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1991 |
| Body type | Estate |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (from registration data). 18 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2019–2021 |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2019–2021 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 6.9 l/100 km | 1986–1989 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.6 l/100 km | 1986–2018 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.6 l/100 km | 1986–1989 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2000–2001 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 2000–2001 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.2 l/100 km | 2015–2018 |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 6.4 l/100 km | 2000–2006 |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.1 l/100 km | 2000–2003 |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2004–2006 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 1999–2006 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 1999–2006 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 7.2 l/100 km | 2010–2015 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2010–2012 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.1 l/100 km | 2013–2015 |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.1 l/100 km | 2010–2013 |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9 l/100 km | 2010–2014 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
Other Volkswagen models
Similar Estate models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 72% of Volkswagen Golf Mk3s pass their MOT test first time, based on 4,514 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.