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1997 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 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
$15,745
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

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

    Starting MSRP

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

    Starting MSRP

    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • pwr sunroof
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    • premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • air cond
    • pwr sunroof
    • anti-lock brakes

Specifications

Highlights

Diesel I4
Engine Type
40 City / 49 Hwy
MPG
90 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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

Electrical

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

Engine

149 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
90 @ 3750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.9L/116
Displacement
Diesel I4
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
40 City / 49 Hwy
MPG
6.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

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
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
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
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 Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,657 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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