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Specs of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 (101 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 (101 Hp) /Hatchback 1997 - 2003/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf IV?
Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 (101 Hp)?
7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Volkswagen Golf 1.6 (101 Hp)?
Euro 4
How fast is 1997 Golf IV 1.6 (101 Hp)?
187 km/h | 116 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.9 sec
0-60 mph: 10.4 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 1.6 (101 Hp)?
101 Hp, 145 Nm
107 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 1.6 (101 Hp)?
1.6 l
1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Volkswagen 1.6 (101 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf IV Hatchback 1997 1.6 (101 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1997 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
4149 mm
163.35 in.
What is the width of 1997 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
1735 mm
68.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1997 Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 (101 Hp)?
1092 kg
2407 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 (101 Hp)?
1850 kg
4079 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
330 l
11.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 (101 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.6 (101 Hp)
Start of production
1997
End of production
2003
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
10.3 l/100 km 22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.9 l/100 km 39.9 US mpg
47.9 UK mpg
16.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
10.4 sec
Maximum speed
187 km/h 116 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
10.8 kg/Hp, 92.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.5 kg/Nm, 132.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
63.3 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 107 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AEH, APF, AKL
Engine displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1092 kg 2407 lbs.
Max. weight
1850 kg 4079 lbs.
Max load
758 kg 1671 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
330 l 11.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4149 mm 163.35 in.
Width
1735 mm 68.31 in.
Height
1439 mm 56.65 in.
Wheelbase
2511 mm 98.86 in.
Front track
1513 mm 59.57 in.
Rear (Back) track
1494 mm 58.82 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.9 m 35.76 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type
Rear suspension
Suspension strut
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tire size
195/65 R15
Wheel rim size
15