1997 Golf 2.3 V5 GTI Specs1997 (Mk4) Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5 GTI Specs & Performance
1997 - 2001 (Mk4)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.3 L V5
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- 134 mph
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- 8.8 seconds
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- 148 hp
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- 25.1 mpg
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- 3-5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 11.7-41.8 ft3
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- 2,903 lbs
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 134 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.8 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.62 lb/hp
- Power
- 148 hp
- Torque
- 151 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 25.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 364 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 2.3 Liter
- 141.8 in3
- Layout
- V5
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 148 hp @ 6,000 RPM
- 150 ps @ 6,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 151 lb·ft @ 3,200 RPM
- 205 N·m @ 3,200 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (10v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Transversal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 14.5 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.189 x 3.551 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.9:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 1.05 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 30 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 28.4 in3
- BMEP
- 160.8 PSI
- 11.1 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 5 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 4 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 205/55R16 W
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Compact Hatchback
- Door Count
- 3-5
- Seat Count
- 5
- Luggage Space
- 11.7-41.8 ft3
- Curb Weight
- 2,903 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 3,847 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 944 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- 3,307 lbs
- Length
- 163.3 in
- Width
- 68.3 in
- Height
- 56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 98.9 in
- Front Track
- 59.6 in
- Rear Track
- 58.8 in
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