1997 Volkswagen GTI Base specs & colors

2dr Car

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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

  • 2-door
  • 4 seats
  • 115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 160.4" length, 56.2" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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