Skip to main content

1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn GL Auto
$14,570
4dr Sdn GL Manual
$14,570
4dr Sdn GL Auto (CA/NY/MA)
$14,570
4dr Sdn GL Manual (CA/NY/MA)
$14,570
4dr Sdn GT Auto
$14,965
4dr Sdn GT Manual
$14,965
4dr Sdn GT Auto (CA/NY/MA)
$14,965
4dr Sdn GT Manual (CA/NY/MA)
$14,965
4dr Sdn TDI Auto
$15,745
4dr Sdn TDI Manual
$15,745
4dr Sdn GLS Auto
$16,920
4dr Sdn GLS Manual
$16,920
4dr Sdn GLS Auto (CA/NY/MA)
$16,920
4dr Sdn GLS Manual (CA/NY/MA)
$16,920
4dr Sdn GLX Manual
$20,930
4dr Sdn GLX Auto
$20,930
$14,570
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL

Showing the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sdn GL Auto

Shop Now No inventory available.
See all cars for sale

Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • cruise control
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • cruise control
    See more detail
    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • cruise control
    • pwr glass sunroof
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr glass sunroof
    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    See more detail
    • pwr glass sunroof
    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • cruise control
    • anti-lock brakes

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

70
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

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

88 ft³
Passenger Volume
4
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
37 in
Second Head Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
97 in
Wheelbase
173 in
Length, Overall
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
56 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Track Width, Front
57 in
Track Width, Rear
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
15 ft³
Trunk Volume

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,749 lbs
Base Curb Weight
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Compare trims

1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL

Wondering which trim is right for you?