Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI (gen 4)

Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 diesel description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI has been produced from May, 2001 to November, 2003. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 130 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI fuel consumption is 5.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (19.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1040 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1260 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 6 litres per 100 km, which is 15% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there are also two other Volkswagen Golf versions - with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI 4Motion MT 4x4) available:
  • Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.7 seconds later (in 10.3 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 25 % - 6.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 6.5 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI 4Motion MT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 19 % - 6.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 6.0 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Golf 1997

Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2001. May ... 2003. November 
Engine: 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 140 g/km
Power: 130 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 310 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 205 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 (combined) 7.0 (urban) 4.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6 l/100km (39.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
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: 1780 kg

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Volkswagen Golf 1997 reviews
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