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Available new from: May 2002  -  June 2003

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (97-04)
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (97-04)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Manual
Petrol
3dr
Power (bhp)180 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph7.6 secs
Miles per tank399 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 33
Road tax£415 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4149mm X Width 2018mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new Golf Hatchback 1997 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard Explanation
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
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33 mpg
Insurance group33
Annual road tax£415
Price when new£18,505
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of Golf Hatchback 1997 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity55 litres
Weight1279kg
Length4149mm
Width2018mm
Height1439mm
Wheelbase2511mm
Turning Circle10m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of Golf Hatchback 1997?

Power180 bhp
Top Speed138 mph
0-60 mph7.6 secs
Torque235 Nm, 173 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions204 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard4
Miles Per Tank399 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

Anniversary Basic equipment
  • ABS
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • PAS
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anniversary Standard Equipment
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD Multichanger
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Traction control
Anniversary Optional Equipment
  • CD
  • Electric sunroof
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997?

Engine Size1781cc
Cylinders4
Valves20
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Gearbox6 Speed
DrivetrainFront wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 and its boot size?

Doors3
Seats5
Luggage Capacity330 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight600kg
Braked Towing Weight1300kg

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