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1997 Volkswagen GTI Base specs & colors

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
1997 Volkswagen GTI Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

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
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
6.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
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 Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,654 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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