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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

122 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
115 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0L/121
Displacement
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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