1994 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Third generation Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
expand_moreCamber front
| With heavy-duty chassis | -0°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| With sports suspension | -0°40'+0°20'-0°20' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| Otherwise | -0°36'+0°20'-0°20' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
expand_moreCamber rear
| 1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8) | -1°30'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8) | -1°30'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8) | -1°30'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8) | -1°30'+0°30'-0°30' |
| All other modifications | -1°30'+0°10'-0°10' |
expand_moreCaster front
| With heavy-duty chassis | 1°40'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With sports suspension | 3°25'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Otherwise | 1°50'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Conditions for axle measurement | Vehicle ready to drive with full tank. |
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 1.8 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2 bar |
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.1 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.4 bar |
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.1 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.4 bar |
expand_more1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.6 bar |
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.6 bar |
expand_more2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.2 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.8 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.4 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.8 bar |
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
expand_moreWith 4 hole wheel rims
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 185/60 R 14 | 2.3 bar |
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.3 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 185/60 R 14 | 2.5 bar |
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.5 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.2 bar |
expand_moreWith 5 hole wheel rims
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.5 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.5 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.3 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.8 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 3 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 1.8 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.2 bar |
expand_more1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.9 bar |
expand_more1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.1 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.1 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_more2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.4 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.4 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.8 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.8 bar |
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
expand_moreWith 4 hole wheel rims
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 185/60 R 14 | 2.1 bar |
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 1.8 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 185/60 R 14 | 2.7 bar |
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.7 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.4 bar |
expand_moreWith 5 hole wheel rims
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.3 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.3 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/50 R 15 | 2.8 bar |
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.5 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.8 bar |
expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 205/50 R 15 | 2.4 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 2.7 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 205/50 R 15 | 3 bar |
| 215/40 R 16 | 3 bar |
expand_more2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.4 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Unloaded vehicle | 1.9 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.6 bar |
| Toe-in front (total toe) | 0°00'+0°10'-0°10' |
expand_moreToe-in rear
| All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA engines | 0°17'+0°20'-0°20' |
| All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.9 Liters ABV engines | 0°17'+0°20'-0°20' |
| All other modifications | 0°20'+0°10'-0°10' |
expand_moreTread front
expand_more1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8)
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET38 | 4.85 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.8 ft |
expand_more2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET38 | 4.85 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.82 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.8 ft |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With rim ET38 | 4.79 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.76 ft |
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET38 | 4.85 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.82 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.8 ft |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With rim ET38 | 4.79 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.76 ft |
expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With rim ET38 | 4.79 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.76 ft |
expand_more2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8)
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With rim ET38 | 4.79 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.76 ft |
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET38 | 4.85 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.82 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.8 ft |
expand_moreTread rear
expand_more1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8)
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET38 | 4.73 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.69 ft |
expand_more2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET38 | 4.73 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.76 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.69 ft |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With rim ET38 | 4.73 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.7 ft |
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET38 | 4.73 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.76 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.69 ft |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With rim ET38 | 4.73 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.7 ft |
expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With rim ET38 | 4.73 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.7 ft |
expand_more2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8)
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With rim ET38 | 4.73 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.7 ft |
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET38 | 4.73 ft |
| With rim ET43 | 4.76 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.69 ft |
| Wheel base | 8.12 ft |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
| With heavy-duty chassis | +18°20'+0°40'-0°40' |
| With sports suspension | +18°30'+0°40'-0°40' |
| Otherwise | +18°55'+0°40'-0°40' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1994 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1994 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diagnostic Values
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Emission
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