1997 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

1997 Volkswagen Golf

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1997 Volkswagen Golf

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: TREK 4dr Hatchback

Engines

115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD  
4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

2.0 Engine liters  
I-4 Cylinder configuration  
8 # of valves  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
regular unleaded Recommended fuel  
Standard Engine oil cooler  
5 speed Manual transmission  
Optional Automatic transmission: 4 speed  
Standard Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  
Optional Transmission lock-up torque converter  
3.67 Axle ratio  
24 mpg Fuel economy city  
31 mpg Fuel economy highway  
15 gal. Fuel tank capacity
115-hp @ 5,400RPM Engine horsepower  
122 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM Engine torque  
3.25" x 3.65" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

121 cu.in. Engine displacement  
.32 Drag coefficient  
2,540 lbs. Curb weight  
160.4" Exterior length  
66.7" Exterior body width  
56.2" Exterior height  
97.4" Wheelbase  
57.5" Front tread  
57.0" Rear tread  
16.4' Turning radius  
42.3" Front legroom  
31.5" Rear legroom  
39.2" Front headroom  
37.4" Rear headroom  
53.2" Front hiproom  
52.3" Rear hiproom  
53.8" Front shoulder room  
52.8" Rear shoulder room  
87.6 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
16.9 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
53.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
53.0 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Four wheel independent suspension  
Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Rack and pinion steering  
Standard Alloy wheels  
195/60HR14.0 Front tires  
195/60HR14.0 Rear tires  

Body Exterior

4 Number of doors
Standard Spoiler  
Standard Body-colored bumpers  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Bodyside moldings  

Convenience Feature

Optional Air conditioning  
Standard Underseat ducts  
Optional Power sunroof  
Optional Glass sunroof  
Optional Sliding and tilting sunroof  
Optional Sunroof sunshade  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver vanity mirror  
Standard Passenger vanity mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Rear cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Covered floor storage  
Standard Driver door bin  
Standard Passenger door bin  
Standard Rear door bins  
Standard Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver's footrest  
1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
6 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Standard Height adjustable driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
4 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Split folding rear seat  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Floor mats  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  
Standard Cargo cover  

Entertainment Features

Optional Radio  
Optional Seek-scan  
Optional Cassette  
Optional Premium audio system  
Optional Audio theft deterrent  
8 Speakers

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Tinted windows  
Optional Front reading lights  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Oil pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Power door locks  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
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