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1997 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr HB Auto
Trim Info:
Front-Wheel Drive, 4 Door Hatchback GL, Compact
22 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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22 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Hatchback GL
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
4
Passenger Volume (ft³):
87.6
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2628
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
29
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
2.0L/121
Fuel System:
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
115 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
122 @ 3200
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD,
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Front Tire Size:
P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size:
P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size:
-TBD-
Front Wheel Size (in):
14 x 6
Rear Wheel Size (in):
14 x 6
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14.5
Wheelbase (in):
97.4
Length, Overall (in):
160.4
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.44
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.14
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
-TBD-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
70
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
6.7
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Torsion Beam
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
-TBD-
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
-TBD-
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.71
Spare Wheel Size (in):
-TBD-
Spare Wheel Material:
-TBD-
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
17.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
32.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
-TBD-
Brake Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.1 x -TBD-
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
7.9 x -TBD-
Front Head Room (in):
39.2
Front Leg Room (in):
42.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
53.8
Front Hip Room (in):
-TBD-
Second Head Room (in):
37.4
Second Leg Room (in):
31.5
Second Shoulder Room (in):
52.8
Second Hip Room (in):
-TBD-
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
66.7
Height, Overall (in):
56.2
Track Width, Front (in):
57.5
Track Width, Rear (in):
57.0
Min Ground Clearance (in):
4.8
Liftover Height (in):
-TBD-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):
16.9
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):
-TBD-
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