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Available new from: January 2003  -  January 2004

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

2wd
Manual
Diesel
5dr
Power (bhp)100 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph10.9 secs
Miles per tank641 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 13
Road tax£210 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
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.
53 mpg
Insurance group13
Annual road tax£210
Price when new£14,478
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Dimensions

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

Fuel Capacity55 litres
Weight1360kg
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?

Power100 bhp
Top Speed117 mph
0-60 mph10.9 secs
Torque240 Nm, 177 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions143 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
3

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Miles Per Tank641 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

Match Basic equipment
  • ABS
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • PAS
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Match Standard Equipment
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Traction control
Match Optional Equipment
  • Central locking
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Engine

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

Engine Size1896cc
Cylinders4
Valves8
Fuel TypeDiesel
TransmissionManual
Gearbox5 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?

Doors5
Seats5
Luggage Capacity330 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight600kg
Braked Towing Weight1300kg

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