Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V (gen 4)
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V has been produced from December, 1997 to June, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Golf 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 198 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
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 1997 1.8 5V MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2 seconds faster (in 9.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km
- Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.8 5V 4Motion MT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds faster (in 11.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf 1.8 5V | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1997. December ... 1999. June | ||
| Engine: | 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 221 g/km |
| Power: | 125 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 170 NM ON 4200 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 (combined) 13.3 (urban) 6.8 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.15m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.44m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1184 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1695 kg | ||
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V engine AGN
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1781 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 86.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain and belt |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) |
| Power | 125 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 NM ON 4200 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1996 |
| Duration of production | 4 years |
| Engine also used on | Audi A6 Audi A4 Skoda Octavia Volkswagen Bora and 2 other models |
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All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1997 - 2003] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.4 16V | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 Dec 1997 — Mai 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 101 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.6 Dec 1997 — Aug 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 101 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.6 Aug 2000 — Nov 2003 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.6 16V Mai 2000 — Nov 2003 | 1.6 Petrol | 105 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI
Mar 2003 — Nov 2003 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V Dec 1997 — Jun 1999 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V Dec 1997 — Jun 1999 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.8 5V 4Motion 4x4 Jan 1999 — Mai 2000 | 1.8 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.8 5V Turbo Dec 1997 — Mai 2002 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.8 5V Turbo Mai 2001 — Mai 2002 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2002 1.8 5V Turbo Mai 2002 — Nov 2003 | 1.8 Petrol | 180 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 SDI | 1.9 Diesel | 68 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI Dec 1997 — Nov 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI Dec 1997 — Nov 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jan 1999 — Mai 2000 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI
Oct 2001 — Nov 2003 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 4.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI Oct 2001 — Nov 2003 | 1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI Dec 1997 — Oct 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI Dec 1997 — Oct 2000 | 1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.9 TDI
Aug 1999 — Mai 2001 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI Oct 2000 — Mai 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Aug 2000 — Mai 2001 | 1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Nov 2003 | 1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Nov 2003 | 1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Mai 2001 — Nov 2003 | 1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI GTI
Aug 2000 — Nov 2003 Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 150 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4
Aug 2000 — Nov 2003 Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.0 Jan 1999 — Nov 2003 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.0 Jan 1999 — Mai 2002 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 V5 Dec 1997 — Aug 2000 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1997 2.3 V5 Dec 1997 — Aug 2000 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.3 V5 Aug 2000 — Nov 2003 | 2.3 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.3 V5 Aug 2000 — Nov 2003 | 2.3 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Front wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.3 V5 4Motion 4x4 Aug 2000 — Mai 2002 | 2.3 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.8 V6 4Motion 4x4 Aug 1999 — Nov 2003 | 2.8 Petrol | 204 HP | 10.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 4x4
Jun 2003 — Nov 2003 Most powerfull petrol version (241 HP) |
3.2 Petrol | 241 HP | 11.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 4x4
Jun 2003 — Nov 2003 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds |
3.2 Petrol | 241 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |