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1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI

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    1997 Volkswagen Golf

  • VIN 3VWDA81H9VM078179
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Volkswagen Golf with a 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Body Type
    HATCHBACK 2-DR
  • Make
    Volkswagen
    Series
    Golf
  • Trim Level
    GTI
    Origin
    MEXICO
  • Dimensions
  • Ground Clearance
    4.80 in.
    Front Shoulder Room
    54.00 in.
  • Rear Legroom
    31.50 in.
    Height, Overall (in)
    56.2
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    66.7
    Wheelbase (in)
    97.4
  • Track Front
    57.50 in.
    Track Rear
    57.00 in.
  • Wheelbase
    97.40 in.
    Height
    56.20 in.
  • Turning Diameter
    32.80 in.
    Front Legroom
    42.30 in.
  • Rear Shoulder Room
    54.60 in.
    Width
    66.70 in.
  • Length
    160.40 in.
    Cargo Volume
    17.50 cu.ft.
  • Front Headroom
    37.50 in.
    Rear Headroom
    37.40 in.
  • Passenger Volume
    86.80 cu.ft.
  • Drivetrain
  • Driveline
    FWD
    Transmission
  • Engine Type
    2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
  • Braking
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Rear Brake Type
    Disc
    Front Brake Type
    Disc
  • Suspension
  • Front Spring Type
    Coil
    Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
  • Rear Spring Type
    Coil
    Rear Suspension
    Independent
  • Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Seating
  • Standard Seating
    5
    Leather Seat
    Optional
  • Weight
  • Maximum Towing
    2000 lbs
    Standard Towing
    2000 lbs
  • Curb Weight
    2564 lbs
    Maximum Payload
    1028 lbs
  • Standard Payload
    1028 lbs
  • Safety
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
    Power Door Locks
    Standard
  • Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Manual Sunroof
    Standard
    Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
  • Tachometer
    Standard
    Power Windows
    Standard
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Tires
    195/60R14
    Front Wheel Size (in)
    14 x 6
  • Rear Tire Size
    P195/60R14
    Rear Wheel Size (in)
    14 x 6
  • Front Tire Size
    P195/60R14
    Alloy Wheels
    Standard
  • Pricing
  • Dealer Invoice
    $15,032 USD
    MSRP
    $16,320 USD
  • Engine
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    115 @ 5400
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    22
  • Displacement
    2.0L/121
    SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    122 @ 3200
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    29
  • Fuel
  • Fuel Tank
    14.50 gallon
    Fuel System
    SMPI
  • MPG (city)
    22 - 24 miles/gallon
    MPG (hwy)
    29 - 31 miles/gallon

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