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2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD
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$48,990â€
Volkswagen Golf Base (1996) price & specs
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Overview
The 1996 Volkswagen Golf Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible 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 $48,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5400 rpm) and 166 Nm of torque (at 3200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Golf measures 1400mm (55.1 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 1205kg (2656.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf Base 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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Power to Weight
54.77 - 108.47 kW/t
54.77 kW/t
108.47 kW/t
Boot Space
270 - 400 litres
270 litres
400 litres
Price
$24,990 - $51,090
$24,990
$51,090
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
60,000 km
60,000 km
80,000 km
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
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Dimensions
4,020 mm
1,695 mm
1,400 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,020 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 415 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 1984
Compression Ratio: 10.4
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 92.8
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Main Capacity (L): 55
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Number of Functions: 6
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.2
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 38
EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.1
EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 29
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 10.5
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 22
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 8.1
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.2
EU 83 City (L/100km): 10.5
EU 83 City (mpg): 22
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 194
Maximum Speed (mph): 121
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
Maximum Power (kW): 85
Maximum Torque (Nm): 166
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Spoiler Type: lip
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 15.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 448
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 270
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10700
Front Track (in): 57.6
Front Track (mm): 1464
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
Overall Height (in): 55.1
Overall Height (mm): 1400
Overall Length (in): 158.3
Overall Length (mm): 4020
Overall Width (in): 66.7
Overall Width (mm): 1695
Rear Track (in): 56.2
Rear Track (mm): 1428
Wheelbase (in): 97.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2475
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Conventional
Rear Fog Lights
Number: 1
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Roof
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1620
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3572
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1205
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2657
Antenna
Type: Fixed Mast
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Front-Rear Fader: yes
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 2
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Passenger Mirror Cover: yes
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 4
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Open
Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Power Locks
Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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