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1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL

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    1997 Volkswagen Golf

  • VIN 3VWFA81H2VM056842
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Volkswagen Golf with a 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Body Type
    HATCHBACK 4-DR
  • Make
    Volkswagen
    Series
    Golf
  • Trim Level
    GL
    Origin
    MEXICO
  • Dimensions
  • Ground Clearance
    4.80 in.
    Front Shoulder Room
    53.80 in.
  • Rear Legroom
    31.50 in.
    Wheelbase (in)
    97.4
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    66.7
    Height, Overall (in)
    56.2
  • 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
    52.80 in.
    Width
    66.70 in.
  • Length
    160.40 in.
    Cargo Volume
    16.90 cu.ft.
  • Front Headroom
    39.20 in.
    Rear Headroom
    37.40 in.
  • Passenger Volume
    87.60 cu.ft.
  • Drivetrain
  • Driveline
    FWD
    Transmission
  • Engine Type
    2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
  • Braking
  • ABS Brakes
    Optional
    Anti-Brake System
  • Rear Brake Type
    Drum
    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
  • Weight
  • Curb Weight
    2525 lbs
    Standard Towing
    2000 lbs
  • Maximum Towing
    2000 lbs
    Maximum Payload
    1014 lbs
  • Standard Payload
    1014 lbs
  • Safety
  • Power Door Locks
    Standard
    Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Child Safety Door Locks
    Standard
    Passenger Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Tachometer
    Standard
    Power Windows
    Standard
  • Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
    Manual Sunroof
    Optional
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Optional
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Rear Tire Size
    P195/60R14
    Front Tire Size
    P185/60R14
  • Rear Wheel Size (in)
    14 x 6
    Tires
    195/60R14
  • Front Wheel Size (in)
    14 x 6
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $13,470 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $12,432 USD
  • Engine
  • Displacement
    2.0L/121
    SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    122 @ 3200
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    31
    SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    115 @ 5400
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    22
  • Fuel
  • MPG (city)
    22 - 24 miles/gallon
    Fuel System
    SMPI
  • MPG (hwy)
    29 - 31 miles/gallon
    Fuel Tank
    14.50 gallon

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