Volkswagen Golf CL (1997) price & specs
Overview
The 1997 Volkswagen Golf CL is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $27,090 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 66 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 145 Nm of torque (at 2500 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Golf measures 1425mm (56.1 inches) in height, 4020mm (158.3 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2475mm (97.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1065kg (2347.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf CL comes standard with 185/60 R14 front tyres and 185/60 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,020 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 475 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Cc: 1781
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Stroke: 86.4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Single-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 55
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 6.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 37
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 37
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 9.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 25
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 9.4
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.4
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 14.7
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 175
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 109
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 90
Power Maximum Power Kw: 66
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 145
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission1st Gear Ratio: 2.71
Transmission2nd Gear Ratio: 1.44
Transmission3rd Gear Ratio: 1
Transmission4th Gear Ratio: 0.74
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.88
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Width: 185
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 185
Wheels
Wheels Front Covers: Partial
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Covers: Partial
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Color: Black
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Roof Color: Black
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Illuminated Entry System
Illuminated Entry System Door Key Surround: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 47.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1350
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 390
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10700
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1478
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.1
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1425
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 158.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4020
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1695
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 56.8
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1442
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 97.4
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2475
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 967
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 949
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1440
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.5
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1409
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 34.8
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 885
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 32.5
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 825
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 53.7
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1365
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 52.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1342
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Internally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Internally Adjustable
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1540
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3395
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1065
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2348
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: key
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