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    Volkswagen Golf Base (1997) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1997 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 $51,090 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 Four-speed Automatic 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 1225kg (2700.7 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
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years

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    Dimensions

    4,020 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,400 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,020 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,400 mm
    Wheelbase2,475 mm
    Turning Circle10,700 mm
    Load Capacity395 mm

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    Base

    2L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 82.5
    Engine (cc): 1984
    Compression Ratio: 10.4
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    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

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes

    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

    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 6.8
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 35
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11.1
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 21

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11.1
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.8

    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

    1st Gear Ratio: 2.71
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.44
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.74
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.88
    Type: Automatic

    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

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    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

    Illuminated Entry System

    Door Key Surround: yes

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    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

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Roof

    Roof Soft Operation: Electric
    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

    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): 1225
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2701

    Antenna

    Type: Fixed Mast

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    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
    Location: Passenger

    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

    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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