VW Golf 3 emerged during challenging times: focusing on economy, ecology, recycled materials, water-soluble paints, and new technologies. It also introduced diesel engines. How did the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 compare to its competitors from the 1990s? What did the German and British automotive press say about it? Did it manage to remain the best-selling car in Europe? Let's delve into old magazines and explore episodes of automotive history from the 1990s.

0:00 • The Beginning of the Story
13:45 • First Encounter with VW Golf 1.8 GT
20:08 • VW Golf vs. Opel Astra and Citroën ZX
33:29 • VW Golf vs. BMW 316i e36, Mercedes-Benz W201 190E 1.8, and Audi 80 B4
39:42 • VW Golf vs. Japanese Competitors: Nissan Sunny, Honda Civic, Mazda 323
48:08 • VW Golf vs. Ford Escort, Mitsubishi Colt, Citroën ZX in the UK: Was the Golf really that good?
1:01:45 • Diesel Golfs: D, TD, and TDI
1:06:07 • Volkswagen Golf vs. FIAT Brava, Nissan Almera, and Renault Megane in 1995
1:13:39 • Car and a Bit of Statistics: Sales in West Germany in 1995
1:15:36 • To Be Continued...


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