Volkswagen1997 Golf 1.8 20v Specs

1997 (Mk4) Volkswagen Golf 1.8 20v Specifications & Performance

1997, 1998, 1999 (Mk4)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

125 mph

9.9 seconds

123 BHP

30.7 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

330-1,184 L
kg
1,270 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
125 mph
0-62 mph
9.9 seconds
0-60 mph
9.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
97 BHP/Tonne
Power
123 BHP
Torque
125 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
30.7 mpg
Total Range
371 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,781 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
123 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
125 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
125 lb·ft @ 4,200 RPM
170 N·m @ 4,200 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
5 (20v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 86.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
69 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
31 BHP
Unitary Capacity
445 cc
BMEP
12 Bar
174 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/65R15 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3-5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
330-1,184 L
Kerb Weight
1,270 kg
Gross Weight
1,695 kg
Maximum Payload
425 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
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.4

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
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