1997 Volkswagen GTI Base specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 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
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 1997 Volkswagen GTI 2dr HB Base Manual
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Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas I4
Engine Type
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24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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115 hp
Horsepower
|
4
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.1 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.1 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
122 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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115 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0L/121
Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
|
6.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
87 ft³
Passenger Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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97 in
Wheelbase
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160 in
Length, Overall
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
|
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
N/A
Liftover Height
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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18 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
|
N/A
Trunk Volume
|
Steering
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
P195/60R14
Front Tire Size
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P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,566 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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