1997 Volkswagen GTI Base specs & colors

2dr Car

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2dr HB Base Manual
$16,320
2dr HB Base Auto
$16,320
2dr HB VR6
$19,710
2dr HB VR6 Driver's Edition
$20,070
$16,320
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1997 Volkswagen GTI Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
115 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
10.1 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

2.0L/121
Displacement
122 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
115 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
6.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

56 in
Height, Overall
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
160 in
Length, Overall
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
57 in
Track Width, Rear
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Second Hip Room
4
Passenger Capacity
87 ft³
Passenger Volume
18 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
58 in
Track Width, Front
97 in
Wheelbase
38 in
Front Head Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
37 in
Second Head Room
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
Liftover Height
42 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Front Hip Room

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,566 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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