Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI GTI (gen 4)

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Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 diesel description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI GTI has been produced from August, 2000 to November, 2003. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI GTI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI GTI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 216 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI GTI fuel consumption is 5.3 litres per 100km (18.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 7.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1020 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 13% 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 is also Volkswagen Golf version with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI 4Motion MT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 6.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 6.0 litres per 100 km.

Volkswagen Golf 1997 1.9 TDI GTI technical data

Model:	Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI GTI
Body style:	Hatchback
Production period:	2000. August ... 2003. November
Engine:	1896 cm³ Diesel, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	143 g/km
Power:	150 HP ON 4000 RPM	Torque:	320 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (6 gears)	Drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed:	216 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.3 (combined) 7.1 (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:	1775 kg

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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
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

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