Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 R32 Specs & Dimensions

Welcome to the Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 R32 specs page. Drill down and find all of the key details from overall fuel efficiency in MPG and its top speed in MPH, to running costs, dimensions, data and lots more. To get to the cars full spec details, simply follow the quick steps below to get to your desired version of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 R32.
View detailed specifications by selecting the trim, engine, and version. What do these terms mean?

Trim, engine and version explained

To access the precise data on the Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 you need to know the trim, engine and version.

Trim:

Most Volkswagen models come in multiple trim levels, with more equipment being fitted the more expensive they are.

Engine:

Similarly, many Volkswagen trim levels are also available with different engine options, some focusing on economy, others on performance.

Version:

Finally, the version is determined by the car's bodystyle, number of doors and whether it has a manual or automatic gearbox.

Step 1 of 3 - Select trim level

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (7)
  • ABS
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • PAS
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Anniversary Standard Equipment (23)
  • 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 (7)
  • CD
  • Electric sunroof
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
E Standard Equipment (10)
  • Central locking
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Folding rear seats
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Traction control
E Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Final Edition Standard Equipment (11)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Side airbags
  • Traction control
Final Edition Optional Equipment (3)
  • Folding rear seats
  • Service indicator
  • Steel wheels
GT Standard Equipment (14)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Side airbags
  • Traction control
GT Optional Equipment (12)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
GTi Standard Equipment (12)
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Central locking
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Service indicator
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
GTi Optional Equipment (16)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
Match Standard Equipment (17)
  • 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 (1)
  • Central locking
R32 Standard Equipment (19)
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
R32 Optional Equipment (3)
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
S Standard Equipment (10)
  • Central locking
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
S Optional Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Rear electric windows
  • Traction control
SE Standard Equipment (14)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
SE Optional Equipment (9)
  • Audio remote
  • Cruise control
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Remote locking
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
V5 Standard Equipment (18)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD Multichanger
  • Central locking
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
V5 Optional Equipment (9)
  • Climate control
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Remote locking
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
V6 Standard Equipment (25)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD Multichanger
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Traction control
V6 Optional Equipment
  • n/a
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Step 2 of 3 - Select engine

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Step 3 of 3 - Select version

Select one of the versions below

  • Available versions to be selected

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.4 E 3d
  • 1.4 E 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 75 bhp
0-60mph 13.6 sec
MPG 41 mpg
Miles per tank 496 miles
Insurance group 9
Road tax £210 - £255
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 75 bhp
0-60mph 13.6 sec
MPG 41 mpg
Miles per tank 496 miles
Insurance group 9
Road tax £210 - £255
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

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  • 1.9 E SDI 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 68 bhp
0-60mph 16.6 sec
MPG 53 mpg
Miles per tank 641 miles
Insurance group 9
Road tax £210 - £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

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  • 1.4 Final Edition 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 73 bhp
0-60mph 13.6 sec
MPG 41 mpg
Miles per tank 496 miles
Insurance group 9
Road tax £255
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

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  • 1.6 Final Edition 5d Auto
  • 1.6 Final Edition 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 100 bhp
0-60mph 12.3 sec
MPG 33 mpg
Miles per tank 399 miles
Insurance group 11
Road tax £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 103 bhp
0-60mph 10.5 sec
MPG 39 mpg
Miles per tank 471 miles
Insurance group 11
Road tax £305
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 TDI Final Edition 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 98 bhp
0-60mph 10.9 sec
MPG 53 mpg
Miles per tank 641 miles
Insurance group 13
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.4 S 3d
  • 1.4 S 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 75 bhp
0-60mph 13.6 sec
MPG 41 mpg
Miles per tank 496 miles
Insurance group 9
Road tax £210 - £255
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 75 bhp
0-60mph 13.6 sec
MPG 41 mpg
Miles per tank 496 miles
Insurance group 9
Road tax £210 - £255
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.6 16V S 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 105 bhp
0-60mph 10.5 sec
MPG 39 mpg
Miles per tank 471 miles
Insurance group 13
Road tax £305 - £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.6 S 5d
  • 1.6 S 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 100 bhp
0-60mph 10.6 sec
MPG 35 mpg
Miles per tank 423 miles
Insurance group 11
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 102 bhp
0-60mph 12.3 sec
MPG 33 mpg
Miles per tank 399 miles
Insurance group 11
Road tax £345 - £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 S TDI (100ps) 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 100 bhp
0-60mph 10.9 sec
MPG 53 mpg
Miles per tank 641 miles
Insurance group 17
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 1735 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 S TDI 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 90 bhp
0-60mph 12.0 sec
MPG 54 mpg
Miles per tank 653 miles
Insurance group 17
Road tax £190 - £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

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  • 1.4 Match 3d
  • 1.4 Match 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 75 bhp
0-60mph 13.6 sec
MPG 41 mpg
Miles per tank 496 miles
Insurance group 9
Road tax £255
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 75 bhp
0-60mph 13.6 sec
MPG 41 mpg
Miles per tank 496 miles
Insurance group 9
Road tax £255
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.6 Match 5d Auto
  • 1.6 Match 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 102 bhp
0-60mph 12.3 sec
MPG 33 mpg
Miles per tank 399 miles
Insurance group 11
Road tax £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 105 bhp
0-60mph 10.5 sec
MPG 39 mpg
Miles per tank 471 miles
Insurance group 13
Road tax £305
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 TDI Match 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 100 bhp
0-60mph 10.9 sec
MPG 53 mpg
Miles per tank 641 miles
Insurance group 13
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.3 V5 (170ps) 3d
  • 2.3 V5 (170ps) 3d Auto
  • 2.3 V5 (170ps) 5d
  • 2.3 V5 (170ps) 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 170 bhp
0-60mph 8.6 sec
MPG 32 mpg
Miles per tank 387 miles
Insurance group 31
Road tax £345 - £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 170 bhp
0-60mph 8.6 sec
MPG 28 mpg
Miles per tank 338 miles
Insurance group 31
Road tax £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 170 bhp
0-60mph 7.9 sec
MPG 32 mpg
Miles per tank 387 miles
Insurance group 31
Road tax £345 - £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 170 bhp
0-60mph 8.6 sec
MPG 28 mpg
Miles per tank 338 miles
Insurance group 29
Road tax £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.3 V5 5d
  • 2.3 V5 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 8.5 sec
MPG 30 mpg
Miles per tank 363 miles
Insurance group 29
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 9.4 sec
MPG 28 mpg
Miles per tank 338 miles
Insurance group 29
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.8 V6 4MOTION 3d
  • 2.8 V6 4MOTION 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 204 bhp
0-60mph 6.9 sec
MPG 25 mpg
Miles per tank 346 miles
Insurance group 35
Road tax £345 - £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 204 bhp
0-60mph 6.9 sec
MPG 25 mpg
Miles per tank 346 miles
Insurance group 35
Road tax £345 - £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 GT TDI (110ps) 3d
  • 1.9 GT TDI (110ps) 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 110 bhp
0-60mph 10.3 sec
MPG 54 mpg
Miles per tank 653 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £190 - £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 110 bhp
0-60mph 10.3 sec
MPG 54 mpg
Miles per tank 653 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £190 - £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 GT TDI (115ps) 3d (6)
  • 1.9 GT TDI (115ps) 5d (6)

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 115 bhp
0-60mph 10.0 sec
MPG 53 mpg
Miles per tank 641 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 115 bhp
0-60mph 10.0 sec
MPG 53 mpg
Miles per tank 641 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 GT TDI (130ps) 3d
  • 1.9 GT TDI (130ps) 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 130 bhp
0-60mph 9.3 sec
MPG 52 mpg
Miles per tank 629 miles
Insurance group 27
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 130 bhp
0-60mph 9.3 sec
MPG 52 mpg
Miles per tank 629 miles
Insurance group 27
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 GT TDI (150ps) 3d
  • 1.9 GT TDI (150ps) 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 8.3 sec
MPG 52 mpg
Miles per tank 629 miles
Insurance group 27
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 8.3 sec
MPG 52 mpg
Miles per tank 629 miles
Insurance group 27
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.8 GTI 3d
  • 1.8 GTI 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 125 bhp
0-60mph 9.6 sec
MPG 34 mpg
Miles per tank 411 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 125 bhp
0-60mph 9.6 sec
MPG 34 mpg
Miles per tank 411 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.8 T GTI (180ps) 3d
  • 1.8 T GTI (180ps) 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 180 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 33 mpg
Miles per tank 399 miles
Insurance group 33
Road tax £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 180 bhp
0-60mph 0 sec
MPG 33 mpg
Miles per tank 399 miles
Insurance group 33
Road tax £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.8 T GTI 3d
  • 1.8 T GTI 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 8.2 sec
MPG 35 mpg
Miles per tank 423 miles
Insurance group 29
Road tax £345 - £385
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 8.2 sec
MPG 35 mpg
Miles per tank 423 miles
Insurance group 29
Road tax £345 - £385
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 GTi TDI (115ps) 3d
  • 1.9 GTi TDI (115ps) 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 113 bhp
0-60mph 10.0 sec
MPG 53 mpg
Miles per tank 641 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 113 bhp
0-60mph 10.0 sec
MPG 53 mpg
Miles per tank 641 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 2.0 GTI 3d
  • 2.0 GTI 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 115 bhp
0-60mph 10.2 sec
MPG 34 mpg
Miles per tank 411 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £345 - £385
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 115 bhp
0-60mph 10.2 sec
MPG 34 mpg
Miles per tank 411 miles
Insurance group 21
Road tax £345 - £385
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.8 GTI Anniversary 3d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 180 bhp
0-60mph 7.6 sec
MPG 33 mpg
Miles per tank 399 miles
Insurance group 33
Road tax £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 GTI TDI PD Anniversary 3d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 150 bhp
0-60mph 8.3 sec
MPG 52 mpg
Miles per tank 629 miles
Insurance group 31
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.6 16V SE 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 105 bhp
0-60mph 10.5 sec
MPG 39 mpg
Miles per tank 471 miles
Insurance group 13
Road tax £305 - £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.6 SE 5d
  • 1.6 SE 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 100 bhp
0-60mph 10.6 sec
MPG 35 mpg
Miles per tank 423 miles
Insurance group 13
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 102 bhp
0-60mph 12.3 sec
MPG 33 mpg
Miles per tank 399 miles
Insurance group 11
Road tax £345 - £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 SE TDI (100ps) 5d
  • 1.9 SE TDI (100ps) 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 100 bhp
0-60mph 10.9 sec
MPG 53 mpg
Miles per tank 641 miles
Insurance group 17
Road tax £210
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 1735 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 100 bhp
0-60mph 12.3 sec
MPG 43 mpg
Miles per tank 520 miles
Insurance group 17
Road tax £335
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 1735 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 1.9 SE TDI 5d
  • 1.9 SE TDI 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 90 bhp
0-60mph 12.0 sec
MPG 54 mpg
Miles per tank 653 miles
Insurance group 17
Road tax £190 - £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 90 bhp
0-60mph 15.0 sec
MPG 44 mpg
Miles per tank 532 miles
Insurance group 17
Road tax £305 - £345
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 3.2 V6 R32 3d
  • 3.2 V6 R32 5d

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 237 bhp
0-60mph 6.4 sec
MPG 24
Miles per tank 332 miles
Insurance group 36
Road tax £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 237 bhp
0-60mph 6.4 sec
MPG 24
Miles per tank 332 miles
Insurance group 36
Road tax £415
Dimensions Length 4149 mm x Width 2018 mm