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Specs of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 (125 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 (125 Hp) /Hatchback 1997 - 2000/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf IV?
Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1997 Golf IV 1.8 (125 Hp)?
201 km/h | 125 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 1.8 (125 Hp)?
125 Hp, 170 Nm
125 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 1.8 (125 Hp)?
1.8 l
1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Volkswagen 1.8 (125 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf IV Hatchback 1997 1.8 (125 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 1.8 (125 Hp)?
1195 kg
2635 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 (125 Hp)?
1695 kg
3737 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
330 - 1184 l
11.7 - 41.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Volkswagen Golf IV 1.8 (125 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.8 (125 Hp)
Start of production
1997
End of production
2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3-5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg
24.1 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.3 l/100 km 37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.4 sec
Maximum speed
201 km/h 125 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.6 kg/Hp, 104.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7 kg/Nm, 142.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
125 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
70.2 Hp/l
Torque
170 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 125 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AGN
Engine displacement
1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio
10.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
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
1195 kg 2635 lbs.
Max. weight
1695 kg 3737 lbs.
Max load
500 kg 1102 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
330 l 11.7 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1184 l 41.8 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
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Wheel rim size
6J x 15