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1997 Volkswagen Golf GL specs & colors

MSRP
4dr HB GL Manual
$13,470
4dr HB GL Auto
$13,470
$13,470
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Volkswagen Golf GL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • pwr glass sunroof
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • pwr glass sunroof
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    • air cond
    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • pwr glass sunroof
    • anti-lock brakes
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • air cond
    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
115 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
Not Available
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10.1 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

70
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

122 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.0L/121
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
115 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
6.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

37 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
97 in
Wheelbase
39 in
Front Head Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Liftover Height
17 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
57 in
Track Width, Rear
56 in
Height, Overall
42 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
4
Passenger Capacity
58 in
Track Width, Front
160 in
Length, Overall
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
88 ft³
Passenger Volume

Steering

18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
P195/60R14
Front Tire Size
14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size
14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,628 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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