Volkswagen Golf 1997 4 Hatchback

This generation of Volkswagen Golf 4 has been produced from December, 1997 to November, 2003. We can provide information about 38 modifications of this generation. 1997 Volkswagen Golf is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (9 versions) and front wheel drive (29 versions). Four wheel drive models have AWD (all wheel drive) system (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles).

This Volkswagen (VW) is available with twelve petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 3.2 litres and power of from 75 to 241 horsepower un seven diesel engines with displacement 1.9 litres and power of from 68 to 150 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (25 versions), as well as automatic (13 versions) gearbox.

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Volkswagen Golf 1997 4 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.2 to 11.5 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4 to 6.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1997 4 hatchback petrol engine version is Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16V FSI, consuming 6.2 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1997 4 hatchback diesel - Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 4 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Golf real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 8 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +7% for petrol engines and +8% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Golf modification.

Volkswagen Golf 1997 4 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 149 to 276 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 132 to 176 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Golf with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16V FSI which produces an average of 149 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Golf diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI - 132 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.4 seconds has Volkswagen Golf R32 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Golf 1.9 SDI reaching this speed only in 17.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 247 km/h for the 3.2 petrol 241 hp version (Volkswagen Golf R32) and the 3.2 petrol 241 hp version (Volkswagen Golf R32).

Lenght of Volkswagen Golf is 415 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Volkswagen Golf is about 4 cm longer than Opel Astra hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than Ford Focus hatchback. Volkswagen Golf gross weight is from 1695 to 1920 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 15 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Volkswagen (VW) is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1300 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Golf repair costs are 160 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Golf 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.16 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 62%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Golf for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their Volkswagen Golf in average time of 3 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Golf prices and costs.

In user reviews Volkswagen Golf received average grade 7.3 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 89% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Volkswagen Golf safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got two stars.

Volkswagen Golf prices

Volkswagen Golf 1997 - 2003 hatchback price in Latvia is from 200 € to 2500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is entirely high - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 14 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1997 - 2003 prices). Volkswagen Golf high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Volkswagen (VW) could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.