1997 Golf 1.6 Specs1997 (Mk4) Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Specifications & Performance
1997 - 2000 (Mk4)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.6 L Inline 4
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- 117 mph
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- 10.9 seconds
- 
- 99 BHP
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- 37.2 mpg
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- 3-5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 330-1,184 L
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- 1,151 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 117 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 10.9 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 10.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 86 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 99 BHP
- Torque
- 107 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 37.2 mpg
- Total Range
- 450 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.6 Litre
- 1,595 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 99 BHP @ 5,600 RPM
- 100 ps @ 5,600 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 107 lb·ft @ 3,800 RPM
- 145 N·m @ 3,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 5 (20v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Transversal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 55 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 81 x 77.4 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.05:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 62 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 25 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 399 cc
- BMEP
- 11.4 Bar
- 165.7 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 175/80R14 T
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Compact Hatchback
- Doors
- 3-5
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 330-1,184 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,151 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,630 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 479 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 1,200 kg
- Length
- 4,149 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,439 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,511 mm
- Front Track
- 1,513 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,494 mm
Euro NCAP Results
- Adult Occupant
- ★★★★☆
- Pedestrian
- ★★☆☆
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
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