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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
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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