Volkswagen Golf 1997 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1390 ccm |
| Max power: | 75.7 PS (56 kW) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 125 Nm at 3300 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 76.5 x 75.6 mm (3 x 3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 171 km/h (106.3 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0685 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors: | 5 |
| Passenger space: | 3940 litres (1041 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 1266 litres (335 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system . |
| Front tire dimensions: | 185/60-R14 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 235/65-R17 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1105 kg (2436.1 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 1810 kg (3990.4 pounds) |
| Towing weight: | 1000 kg (2204.6 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4160 mm (163.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1740 mm (68.5 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2470 mm (97.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 158 g/km |
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