This article needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (May 2018) Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1H/1E) Overview Manufacturer Production 4.8 million units 1991-1999 Cabrio: 1994-2002 Assembly,. Volkswagen Golf Variant Variant For the first time, an estate was produced, being launched in early 1994 and bringing it into line with key competitors such as the and / which had long been available as estates. The GT variants included a 2.8L, and a convertible launched as the Cabrio ( Typ 1E).

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Has the service manual scanned or available as download for a MK3 '98. Golf GL 2.0L Anyone out there? 20 Okt 2018 21:58:00 GMT.

Cabriolet The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Cabrio (or Typ 1E) was introduced in 1994 for the 1995 model year, replacing the previous MK1 Rabbit based Cabriolet. It was in 1998 (mid 1999 for non-euro markets) with the front, rear, and styling from the while still maintaining the body from the Mk3 Cabrio. These Cabrios are often referred to as the Mk3.5 Cabrios. The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio was discontinued in 2002 with a special edition called 'Last Edition'. 1996–1998 Volkswagen Golf CL 5-door hatchback (Australia) A 16-valve version of the third-generation Golf GTI was introduced in 1993. The engine was enlarged to 2.0 L, with power now reaching 150 PS (110 kW/148 hp).

While less powered than the VR6, it was still relatively popular with driving enthusiasts in Europe, because it offered similar power without the thirst or tax burden of a 6 cylinder. As with previous versions the Golf Driver took its place as the official GTI-look-alike but with a single-point injected 1.8 L engine. Volkswagen Cabrio The Golf Mk3 was also the predecessor of the 'diesel craze' that swept through Europe in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when Volkswagen introduced the direct-injection system with the 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) Golf TDI in 1993. From its launch, all versions of the Golf came with fuel injection, to meet requirements that all new cars sold in member countries from January 1993 must come with fuel injection or a catalytic converter.

An all-new 1.4 petrol engine was the entry-level model in the MK2 Golf range. Also offered was a naturally aspirated version of the 1.9 L diesel engine, the, offering 47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp). Airbags were first offered on the Golf in 1992, and from 1996 anti-lock brakes were standard across the range. The Golf Mk3 was also available in 'Ecomatic' form. It was powered with a diesel engine and a clutchless. The vehicle would freewheel by opening of the clutch as soon as the accelerator is released, and the engine was switched off after a further 1.5 seconds of inactivity, whether by stopping or coasting. Restarting the engine simply required depressing the accelerator pedal.

VW had previously pioneered similar technology in the 'Formel E' in the 1980s. Volkswagen Golf Mk3 GL interior There was also a limited production run of around 250 'CityStromer' vehicles, mainly sold to the German market, which were fully electric vehicles, incorporating 6 batteries in the engine bay, and a further 10 underneath the luggage area. It had a range of approximately 50 km. The vehicle could be filled with a small amount of diesel to provide heat for the cabin.

As had happened with the and, the Mk3 remained available in US for a year after it was discontinued in Europe (1998). The Mk3 continued to be produced for the 1999 model year where it was sold in North and South America. These 1999 Mk3 cars were the last produced in the world and sold alongside the in showrooms.

Awards. 1997 Magazine Best Buys: Best Family Car.: 1992. 1992: Car of the Year Mk3 special editions. This section needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2008) 20th Anniversary GTI Volkswagen produced a limited quantity of 1000 special-edition 3 and 5-door GTI Anniversary models, celebrating 20 years of the GTI model.

This had the usual GTI specification but came equipped with special chequered front sport seats and matching rear seats bearing the GTI logo, red seat belts front and rear, half-chromed and leather golf ball gear knob, red stitched leather steering wheel and handbrake gaiter. The release knob on the hand brake was also red and silver instrument dials. Floor mats also had red piping along their edges. The red theme continued externally with a red striping on the bumpers and red brake calipers. The wheels were 16' x 7' split rim RS 722 alloys, visually similar to the 15' that were found on VR6 model. Brush stainless steel rear twin tailpipes on the exhaust and smoked front fog and indicator lamps to match the rear lamps.

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3 optional extras were made available; electric sunroof, air conditioning and metallic black paintwork. Insurance was based on the standard GTI which made this version a very desirable model. The edition was sold in only 6 colour schemes and the 1000 number figures that were produced was as follows; 600 8 valve models, 150 16 valve models and 250 TDI models. The diesel model was only produced for the European market and was not sold in the UK.

Unfortunately many of the models fell into the UK company car and lease market prior to the second-hand market and its believed only a few hundred still survive. However, another factor in the rarity of Mark 3 Golfs, unlike the excellent build quality of the Mark 2, at least in the UK, is the very low quality steel sourced by VW on some occasions, and used across the range, from entry model to VR6. According to independent mechanics and parts specialists, and MOT testers, the floorpan, both door sills, and rear hatch can suffer severe rot and disintegration, and anybody planning to buy one is advised to check for rot, and holes and patches to the floorpan. A59 Although a failed project, this should have been the highest performance, 4WD model with a 275HP turbocharged 1998cc engine, carbon fiber and kevlar shell, and a full roll cage.

It was supposed to be able to win the World Rally championship in 1994. The prototype can be seen at the Volkswagen museum. Otmar Alt The Gold Otmar Alt is a limited (1000 cars were built) edition version of the Golf. It featured various artworks from the artist Otmar Alt and a fully customized interior with the same graphics. Rabbit The Golf 3 Rabbit Edition was exclusive to Austria and it featured a special rabbit badge. Cool The Golf Cool just featured a 'Cool' sticker, like Avenue, and other minor design changes.

City Stromer The Golf City Stromer was an alternative electric powered version of the Golf 3, which also featured colorful graphics on the side panels. Highline As the name suggests, the Golf Highline was the high end, premium version of the Mk3 Golf, and it shows that with a full leather interior, wood accents and a 'Highline' sticker on the trunk. Coast The Golf Coast was a Cabrio-exclusive limited edition and it featured the 'Coast' graphic on the trunk. Sport Just like the name, it was the sporty version of the Golf 3, which also featured a 'Sport Edition' sticker. Classic The Golf Classic had an overall retro look and a 'Classic Edition' silicon badge. Limited Just like the 'Edition' edition of the Golf 4 Variant, it came packed with special features and the 'Limited Edition' graphic on the inside step with a similar font. GTI/VR6 Edition They featured their respective bodykit, 'GTI/VR6 Edition' badges on the side and the GTI Edition also featured a sticked on the rear quarter panel that matches the font from the seats.

Kamei 'Kamei Edition' was a limited edition made by the Wolfsburg-based aftermarket body parts manufacturer Kamei. It had the full Kamei kit and a 'Kamei Edition' badge on the grille, offset to the right side. Ryder It featured small design changes, but did not have a sunroof. Driver This regular Golf 3 received the GTI bodykit, together with the 'Orlando' alloy rims and a small trunk spoiler.

Match This version came pre-packed with a Sony CD player, power steering, 6 spoke rims and 'Match' graphics ('///Match' written on the sides near the front wheel arch and above the guard rail, and only the three '///' blue, red and green lines below the right taillight.) Match II Just like the first 'Match' it featured 'Match II' graphics, but this time in the shape of a metallic badge under the 'Golf' and 'TDI' logos. It also featured a custom interior with an unique fabric design. Color Concept Was a highly limited edition made in only 5 colors and a few of each produced. They featured a leather interior matching the outside color and the Color Concept badge. Family It was just the regular Golf MK3, but only with a custom sticker and a few other minor differences. Harlequin. Golf Harlequin, Ginster Yellow (after its 'base' color) The Golf Harlequin model began with a group of four cars, each carrying a Design Series emblem, created by Volkswagen to display on the 1995 international auto show circuit.

Basing the design on an earlier Volkswagen Polo Harlequin special edition, the Golf Harlequins were created in four variations, by taking four solid color models and interchanging the easily detachable doors, hood, hatch, grill, fenders and bumper fascias — after final production at the Puebla, Mexico assembly plant where all the Harlequins were manufactured. The interchangement of colors — Tornado Red, Ginster Yellow, Chagall Blue, and Pistachio Green — was not random, but followed four defined assignments, with each pattern avoiding adjacent major panels sharing the same paint color. Chagall Blue, and Pistachio Green were otherwise unavailable as a Golf paint color choice in North America.

The resulting Harlequins were designated by their 'base' color, the paint color of the welded panels comprising the core body — including the substructure, roof and C-pillar. Following a positive response to the original four Harlequins, Volkswagen marketed an additional 60 — followed by another 200. In a series of follow up letters to various entities at Volkswagen, the total number of Harlequins is reported variously from 275-264, all offered solely for model year 1996, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — with most marketed in the United States. Each Harlequin Golf featured a gray/black interior highlighting the four body colors. The special edition was available for an additional $150 over their stock counterparts. Trek / K2 Editions In 1998, a marketing effort with Trek on the Jetta Mk3 was expanded to include the Golf Mk3. The Trek edition came with a roof bike carrier, a 21-speed purple Trek-Volkswagen branded mountain bike, and a Trek 'Limited Edition' sticker.

The K2 edition came with a ski/snowboard roof carrier, a K2 'Limited Edition' sticker, and either a pair of K2 El Camino skis, or a K2 Juju snowboard. Both editions also included special seats, and fog lights. Wolfsburg Edition A Wolfsburg Edition was produced alongside other Mk3 'Wolfsburg Edition' Jettas in the United States.

Like the Wolfsburg Edition Jetta, Mk3 Golfs with the Wolfsburg package came standard with an improved white/tan dual-tone interior, smoked tail-lamps, premium alloy wheels, remote entry, power windows/mirrors, and an tilt/slide sunroof. The Wolfsburg Edition was only available with the VW 8-valve SOHC 2.0L engine.

European tour editions During the 1990s, Volkswagen sponsored three high-profile rock bands' European tours, and issued a special-edition Golf, with distinctive exterior markings, for each: the Golf Edition (1994), the Golf Edition (1995), and the Golf Edition (1996). Special European Car of the Year The Golf MK3 was voted for 1992 - the first Volkswagen to win this award.

This article needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (May 2018) Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1H/1E) Overview Manufacturer Production 4.8 million units 1991-1999 Cabrio: 1994-2002 Assembly,. Volkswagen Golf Variant Variant For the first time, an estate was produced, being launched in early 1994 and bringing it into line with key competitors such as the and / which had long been available as estates. The GT variants included a 2.8L, and a convertible launched as the Cabrio ( Typ 1E). Cabriolet The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Cabrio (or Typ 1E) was introduced in 1994 for the 1995 model year, replacing the previous MK1 Rabbit based Cabriolet.

It was in 1998 (mid 1999 for non-euro markets) with the front, rear, and styling from the while still maintaining the body from the Mk3 Cabrio. These Cabrios are often referred to as the Mk3.5 Cabrios. The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio was discontinued in 2002 with a special edition called 'Last Edition'. 1996–1998 Volkswagen Golf CL 5-door hatchback (Australia) A 16-valve version of the third-generation Golf GTI was introduced in 1993.

The engine was enlarged to 2.0 L, with power now reaching 150 PS (110 kW/148 hp). While less powered than the VR6, it was still relatively popular with driving enthusiasts in Europe, because it offered similar power without the thirst or tax burden of a 6 cylinder. As with previous versions the Golf Driver took its place as the official GTI-look-alike but with a single-point injected 1.8 L engine. Volkswagen Cabrio The Golf Mk3 was also the predecessor of the 'diesel craze' that swept through Europe in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when Volkswagen introduced the direct-injection system with the 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) Golf TDI in 1993.

From its launch, all versions of the Golf came with fuel injection, to meet requirements that all new cars sold in member countries from January 1993 must come with fuel injection or a catalytic converter. An all-new 1.4 petrol engine was the entry-level model in the MK2 Golf range. Also offered was a naturally aspirated version of the 1.9 L diesel engine, the, offering 47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp). Airbags were first offered on the Golf in 1992, and from 1996 anti-lock brakes were standard across the range.

The Golf Mk3 was also available in 'Ecomatic' form. It was powered with a diesel engine and a clutchless. The vehicle would freewheel by opening of the clutch as soon as the accelerator is released, and the engine was switched off after a further 1.5 seconds of inactivity, whether by stopping or coasting. Restarting the engine simply required depressing the accelerator pedal. VW had previously pioneered similar technology in the 'Formel E' in the 1980s.

Volkswagen Golf Mk3 GL interior There was also a limited production run of around 250 'CityStromer' vehicles, mainly sold to the German market, which were fully electric vehicles, incorporating 6 batteries in the engine bay, and a further 10 underneath the luggage area. It had a range of approximately 50 km. The vehicle could be filled with a small amount of diesel to provide heat for the cabin. As had happened with the and, the Mk3 remained available in US for a year after it was discontinued in Europe (1998). The Mk3 continued to be produced for the 1999 model year where it was sold in North and South America.

These 1999 Mk3 cars were the last produced in the world and sold alongside the in showrooms. Awards. 1997 Magazine Best Buys: Best Family Car.: 1992. 1992: Car of the Year Mk3 special editions. This section needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2008) 20th Anniversary GTI Volkswagen produced a limited quantity of 1000 special-edition 3 and 5-door GTI Anniversary models, celebrating 20 years of the GTI model.

This had the usual GTI specification but came equipped with special chequered front sport seats and matching rear seats bearing the GTI logo, red seat belts front and rear, half-chromed and leather golf ball gear knob, red stitched leather steering wheel and handbrake gaiter. The release knob on the hand brake was also red and silver instrument dials. Floor mats also had red piping along their edges. The red theme continued externally with a red striping on the bumpers and red brake calipers.

The wheels were 16' x 7' split rim RS 722 alloys, visually similar to the 15' that were found on VR6 model. Brush stainless steel rear twin tailpipes on the exhaust and smoked front fog and indicator lamps to match the rear lamps. 3 optional extras were made available; electric sunroof, air conditioning and metallic black paintwork. Insurance was based on the standard GTI which made this version a very desirable model. The edition was sold in only 6 colour schemes and the 1000 number figures that were produced was as follows; 600 8 valve models, 150 16 valve models and 250 TDI models.

The diesel model was only produced for the European market and was not sold in the UK. Unfortunately many of the models fell into the UK company car and lease market prior to the second-hand market and its believed only a few hundred still survive. However, another factor in the rarity of Mark 3 Golfs, unlike the excellent build quality of the Mark 2, at least in the UK, is the very low quality steel sourced by VW on some occasions, and used across the range, from entry model to VR6. According to independent mechanics and parts specialists, and MOT testers, the floorpan, both door sills, and rear hatch can suffer severe rot and disintegration, and anybody planning to buy one is advised to check for rot, and holes and patches to the floorpan. A59 Although a failed project, this should have been the highest performance, 4WD model with a 275HP turbocharged 1998cc engine, carbon fiber and kevlar shell, and a full roll cage. It was supposed to be able to win the World Rally championship in 1994.

The prototype can be seen at the Volkswagen museum. Otmar Alt The Gold Otmar Alt is a limited (1000 cars were built) edition version of the Golf. It featured various artworks from the artist Otmar Alt and a fully customized interior with the same graphics. Rabbit The Golf 3 Rabbit Edition was exclusive to Austria and it featured a special rabbit badge. Cool The Golf Cool just featured a 'Cool' sticker, like Avenue, and other minor design changes. City Stromer The Golf City Stromer was an alternative electric powered version of the Golf 3, which also featured colorful graphics on the side panels. Highline As the name suggests, the Golf Highline was the high end, premium version of the Mk3 Golf, and it shows that with a full leather interior, wood accents and a 'Highline' sticker on the trunk.

Coast The Golf Coast was a Cabrio-exclusive limited edition and it featured the 'Coast' graphic on the trunk. Sport Just like the name, it was the sporty version of the Golf 3, which also featured a 'Sport Edition' sticker. Classic The Golf Classic had an overall retro look and a 'Classic Edition' silicon badge. Limited Just like the 'Edition' edition of the Golf 4 Variant, it came packed with special features and the 'Limited Edition' graphic on the inside step with a similar font. GTI/VR6 Edition They featured their respective bodykit, 'GTI/VR6 Edition' badges on the side and the GTI Edition also featured a sticked on the rear quarter panel that matches the font from the seats. Kamei 'Kamei Edition' was a limited edition made by the Wolfsburg-based aftermarket body parts manufacturer Kamei. It had the full Kamei kit and a 'Kamei Edition' badge on the grille, offset to the right side.

Ryder It featured small design changes, but did not have a sunroof. Driver This regular Golf 3 received the GTI bodykit, together with the 'Orlando' alloy rims and a small trunk spoiler. Match This version came pre-packed with a Sony CD player, power steering, 6 spoke rims and 'Match' graphics ('///Match' written on the sides near the front wheel arch and above the guard rail, and only the three '///' blue, red and green lines below the right taillight.) Match II Just like the first 'Match' it featured 'Match II' graphics, but this time in the shape of a metallic badge under the 'Golf' and 'TDI' logos. It also featured a custom interior with an unique fabric design.

Color Concept Was a highly limited edition made in only 5 colors and a few of each produced. They featured a leather interior matching the outside color and the Color Concept badge. Family It was just the regular Golf MK3, but only with a custom sticker and a few other minor differences. Harlequin. Golf Harlequin, Ginster Yellow (after its 'base' color) The Golf Harlequin model began with a group of four cars, each carrying a Design Series emblem, created by Volkswagen to display on the 1995 international auto show circuit. Basing the design on an earlier Volkswagen Polo Harlequin special edition, the Golf Harlequins were created in four variations, by taking four solid color models and interchanging the easily detachable doors, hood, hatch, grill, fenders and bumper fascias — after final production at the Puebla, Mexico assembly plant where all the Harlequins were manufactured. The interchangement of colors — Tornado Red, Ginster Yellow, Chagall Blue, and Pistachio Green — was not random, but followed four defined assignments, with each pattern avoiding adjacent major panels sharing the same paint color.

Chagall Blue, and Pistachio Green were otherwise unavailable as a Golf paint color choice in North America. The resulting Harlequins were designated by their 'base' color, the paint color of the welded panels comprising the core body — including the substructure, roof and C-pillar. Following a positive response to the original four Harlequins, Volkswagen marketed an additional 60 — followed by another 200. In a series of follow up letters to various entities at Volkswagen, the total number of Harlequins is reported variously from 275-264, all offered solely for model year 1996, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — with most marketed in the United States. Each Harlequin Golf featured a gray/black interior highlighting the four body colors. The special edition was available for an additional $150 over their stock counterparts.

Trek / K2 Editions In 1998, a marketing effort with Trek on the Jetta Mk3 was expanded to include the Golf Mk3. The Trek edition came with a roof bike carrier, a 21-speed purple Trek-Volkswagen branded mountain bike, and a Trek 'Limited Edition' sticker. The K2 edition came with a ski/snowboard roof carrier, a K2 'Limited Edition' sticker, and either a pair of K2 El Camino skis, or a K2 Juju snowboard. Both editions also included special seats, and fog lights. Wolfsburg Edition A Wolfsburg Edition was produced alongside other Mk3 'Wolfsburg Edition' Jettas in the United States. Like the Wolfsburg Edition Jetta, Mk3 Golfs with the Wolfsburg package came standard with an improved white/tan dual-tone interior, smoked tail-lamps, premium alloy wheels, remote entry, power windows/mirrors, and an tilt/slide sunroof.

The Wolfsburg Edition was only available with the VW 8-valve SOHC 2.0L engine. European tour editions During the 1990s, Volkswagen sponsored three high-profile rock bands' European tours, and issued a special-edition Golf, with distinctive exterior markings, for each: the Golf Edition (1994), the Golf Edition (1995), and the Golf Edition (1996). Special European Car of the Year The Golf MK3 was voted for 1992 - the first Volkswagen to win this award.