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Volkswagen Golf 1.6
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Golf 1.6 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 8.0 litres/100 km (29.40 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
| Airbags | 6 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 117.00 PS (86 kW or 115 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 155.00 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.3 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Overhead cam (OHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1009 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors | 3 |
| Passenger space | 4180 litres (1,104 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 1470 litres (388 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS). |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1160 kg (2,557.4 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4160 mm (163.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1740 mm (68.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm (97.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
| CO2 emissions | 192.0 g/km |
