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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD
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$43,990â€
Volkswagen Golf CL (1999) price & specs
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Overview
The 1999 Volkswagen Golf CL 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 $43,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 66 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 145 Nm of torque (at 2500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.
The Volkswagen Golf measures 1459mm (57.4 inches) in height, 4081mm (160.7 inches) in length, 1682mm (66.2 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 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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Power to Weight
53.44 - 87.58 kW/t
53.44 kW/t
105.92 kW/t
Boot Space
270 - 330 litres
270 litres
390 litres
Price
$28,990 - $55,790
$27,950
$55,790
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
4,081 mm
1,682 mm
1,459 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,081 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,682 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 415 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 81
Engine (cc): 1781
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.8
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 86.4
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 14.5
Capacity (L): 55
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.8
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 13.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 175
Maximum Speed (mph): 109
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
Maximum Power (kW): 66
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 107
Maximum Torque (Nm): 145
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Front Covers: Full
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Rear Covers: Full
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
Rear Rim Type: Steel
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
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Illuminated Entry System
Door Key Surround: yes
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.8
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (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): 10000
Front Track (in): 57.6
Front Track (mm): 1464
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
Overall Height (in): 57.4
Overall Height (mm): 1459
Overall Length (in): 160.7
Overall Length (mm): 4081
Overall Width (in): 66.2
Overall Width (mm): 1682
Rear Track (in): 56.8
Rear Track (mm): 1442
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10700
Wheelbase (in): 97.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2475
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.5
Front Headroom (mm): 952
Rear Headroom (in): 36.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 930
Front Hip Room (in): 56.7
Front Hip Room (mm): 1440
Rear Hip Room (in): 46.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1182
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
Rear Leg Room (in): 31.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 805
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1373
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 37.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 962
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
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 Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Mats
Material: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
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
Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
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
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 4
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Type: Partial
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
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