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Specs of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.9 SDI (68 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf IV 1.9 SDI (68 Hp) /Hatchback 1997 - 2003/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf IV?
Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Golf IV 1.9 SDI (68 Hp)?
5.1 l/100 km
46.1 US mpg
55.4 UK mpg
19.6 km/l
How fast is 1997 Golf IV 1.9 SDI (68 Hp)?
160 km/h | 99 mph
0-100 km/h: 17.2 sec
0-60 mph: 16.3 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 1.9 SDI (68 Hp)?
68 Hp, 133 Nm
98 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1997 1.9 SDI (68 Hp)?
1.9 l
1896 cm3
115.7 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Volkswagen 1.9 SDI (68 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf IV Hatchback 1997 1.9 SDI (68 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 1.9 SDI (68 Hp)?
1170 kg
2579 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Volkswagen Golf IV 1.9 SDI (68 Hp)?
1720 kg
3792 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback?
330 - 1184 l
11.7 - 41.8 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1997 Volkswagen Golf IV 1.9 SDI (68 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.9 SDI (68 Hp)
Start of production
1997 year
End of production
2003 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3-5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
4.2 l/100 km 56 US mpg
67.3 UK mpg
23.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
5.1 l/100 km 46.1 US mpg
55.4 UK mpg
19.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
17.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
17.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
16.3 sec
Maximum speed
160 km/h 99 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
17.2 kg/Hp, 58.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.8 kg/Nm, 113.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
68 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
35.9 Hp/l
Torque
133 Nm @ 2200-2600 rpm. 98 lb.-ft. @ 2200-2600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AGP, AQM
Engine displacement
1896 cm3 115.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke
95.5 mm 3.76 in.
Compression ratio
19:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Direct 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
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1170 kg 2579 lbs.
Max. weight
1720 kg 3792 lbs.
Max load
550 kg 1213 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
Tires size
175/80 R14
Wheel rims size
6J x 14