1997 Volkswagen Golf
1997 Volkswagen Golf Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$13,470 - $14,350
Original MSRP:
$12,432 - $13,343
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
1997 Volkswagen Golf Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 2 Years/24,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 1997 Volkswagen Golf GL, Jazz, K2, TREK | N/A |
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1997 Volkswagen Golf Models & Prices
1997 Volkswagen Golf GL
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB GL Manual | $13,470 | $12,432 | $203 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL Auto | $13,470 | $12,432 | $203 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL Manual (CA/NY/MA) | $13,470 | $12,432 | $203 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL Auto (CA/NY/MA) | $13,470 | $12,432 | $203 / Month* | |
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1997 Volkswagen Golf Jazz
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB Jazz Manual | $14,270 | $13,260 | $216 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB Jazz Manual (CA/NY/MA) | $14,270 | $13,260 | $216 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB Jazz Auto | $14,270 | $13,260 | $216 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB Jazz Auto (CA/NY/MA) | $14,270 | $13,260 | $216 / Month* | |
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1997 Volkswagen Golf K2
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB K2 Manual | $14,275 | $13,266 | $217 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB K2 Manual (CA/NY/MA) | $14,275 | $13,266 | $217 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB K2 Auto | $14,275 | $13,266 | $217 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB K2 Auto (CA/NY/MA) | $14,275 | $13,266 | $217 / Month* | |
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1997 Volkswagen Golf TREK
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB TREK Manual | $14,350 | $13,343 | $218 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB TREK Manual (CA/NY/MA) | $14,350 | $13,343 | $218 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB TREK Auto | $14,350 | $13,343 | $218 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB TREK Auto (CA/NY/MA) | $14,350 | $13,343 | $218 / Month* | |
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1997 Volkswagen Golf Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 22/hwy 29 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • |
| City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | • | • |
| Black rear spoiler | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color 3-bar grille | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color 5-MPH front/rear bumpers w/black lower section | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color body-side moldings | • | • | • | • |
| Choice of K2 El Camino skis or K2 JuJu snowboard w/Clicker BLT bindings | • | |||
| Darkened tail lamp lenses | • | |||
| Daytime running lamps | • | • | • | • |
| Dual black pwr remote control mirrors w/defog feature | • | |||
| Dual black remote mirrors | • | • | ||
| Eurostyle halogen headlights | • | • | • | • |
| Front fog lights | • | • | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | • | |||
| Rear window wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature | • | • | • | • |
| Red TREK badging | • | |||
| Roof rails w/ski/snowboard carrier attachment | • | |||
| Tinted glass | • | • | • | • |
| TREK mountain bike & bike rack/carrier for roof | • |
INTERIOR Features
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-spoke padded steering wheel | • | • | • | |
| 6-disc CD changer | • | |||
| 60/40 split/fold rear seat | • | • | • | • |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system | • | • | • | • |
| Black sill panel covers | • | |||
| Carpeted floor mats | • | |||
| Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2-front/1-rear beverage holders, rear ashtray | • | • | • | • |
| Central pwr locking system | • | • | • | • |
| Custom carpeted floor mats | • | |||
| Digital clock | • | • | • | • |
| Dual covered visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • |
| Electric rear window defroster | • | • | • | • |
| Fixed mast antenna | • | • | ||
| Flexible black roof antenna | • | • | ||
| Front passenger seatback pocket | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear door storage pockets | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear passenger assist handles | • | • | • | • |
| Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment-inc: removable cover, trunk light | • | • | • | • |
| Fully reclining cloth front seats w/adjustable headrests, driver seat height adjuster | • | |||
| Fully reclining special velour front seats w/adjustable headrests, driver seat height adjuster | • | |||
| Fully reclining sport seats w/special cloth upholstery & adjustable headrests, driver seat height adjuster | • | |||
| Fully reclining velour front seats w/adjustable headrests, driver seat height adjuster | • | |||
| Headlights-on warning tone | • | • | • | • |
| Heated front seats | • | |||
| Illuminated front ashtray | • | • | • | • |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges | • | • | • | • |
| Integrated armrests in door panels | • | • | • | • |
| Interior dome light | • | • | • | • |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | • | |||
| Leather wrapped steering wheel, manual shift knob, shift boot | • | |||
| Molded door trim w/cloth inserts | • | • | • | • |
| Open door warning reflectors | • | • | • | • |
| Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 8-speakers, anti-theft coding | • | • | ||
| Pwr trunklid release | • | • | • | • |
| Rear heating/air cond ducts | • | • | • | • |
| Silver instrument faces | • | |||
| Sound system prep-inc: wiring for antenna, 8-speakers, CD changer | • | • | ||
| Trunk cargo net | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" x 6" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | • | ||
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • |
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine | • | • | • | • |
| 4-speed electronically controlled adaptive dual mode automatic transmission | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • |
| 5-spoke alloy wheels w/wheel locks | • | |||
| 63 amp/hr battery | • | • | • | • |
| 7-spoke alloy wheels w/wheel locks | • | |||
| 70 amp alternator | • | • | • | • |
| Clutch/starter interlock | • | • | • | • |
| Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor | • | • | • | • |
| Front stabilizer bar | • | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers | • | • | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | • | • | • |
| Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension | • | • | • | • |
| P195/60HR14 all-season tires | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr-assisted front vented disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • |
| Space-saver spare tire | • | • | • | • |
| TLEV (Transitional Low Emissions Vehicle) concept | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY FEATURES Features
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point front/rear outboard seat belts w/emergency locking retractor | • | • | • | • |
| Anti-intrusion side door guard beams | • | • | • | • |
| Center rear lap belt | • | • | • | • |
| Child-safety rear door locks | • | • | • | • |
| Collapsible steering column | • | • | • | • |
| Daytime running lights | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | • | • | • | • |
| Dual tone horn | • | • | • | • |
| Front safety belt height adjustment | • | • | • | • |
1997 Volkswagen Golf Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTION Options
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| 6-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER | • | • | • | |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (REQ: Q47 Option Pkg) | • | |||
| PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE -inc: 8 speaker sound system, anti-theft coding (N/A w/Q01 Option Pkg) | • | • | ||
| PWR GLASS SUNROOF W/TILT & SLIDE & SHADE (REQ: Q13 Option Pkg) | • | |||
| PWR GLASS SUNROOF W/TILT & SLIDE & SHADE (REQ: Q42 Option Pkg) | • | • | ||
| PWR GLASS SUNROOF W/TILT & SLIDE & SHADE (REQ: Q42 or Q47 Option Pkg) | • |
AIR CONDITIONING Options
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | • | |||
| AIR CONDITIONING (N/A w/Q01 Option Pkg) | • | • | • | |
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED | • | • | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| CALIFORNIA EMISSION REQUIREMENTS | • | • | • | • |
| MASSACHUSETTS EMISSION REQUIREMENTS | • | • | • | • |
| NEW YORK EMISSION REQUIREMENTS | • | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| ** THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, AND MASSACHUSETTS ** | • | • | • | • |
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER ORDERABLE ** | • | |||
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, AND MASSACHUSETTS ** | • | • | • | • |
OPTION PKG Options
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| OPTION PKG 1 -inc: air cond | • | |||
| OPTION PKG 1 -inc: base vehicle | • | • | • | |
| OPTION PKG 2 -inc: air cond | • | |||
| OPTION PKG 2 -inc: air cond, premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette | • | • | ||
| OPTION PKG 2 -inc: air cond, pwr sunroof | • | |||
| OPTION PKG 3 -inc: air cond, premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette, pwr glass sunroof | • | • | ||
| OPTION PKG 3 -inc: air cond, pwr glass sunroof | • | |||
| OPTION PKG 4 -inc: air cond, premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette, pwr glass sunroof, anti-lock brakes | • |
PAINT TYPE Options
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| CLEARCOAT METALLIC PAINT | • | • | • | |
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| HAWAII DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • | • | • |
| NATIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • | • | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| 4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED ADAPTIVE DUAL-MODE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | • | • | • | • |
1997 Volkswagen Golf Technical Specifications
Brakes
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| Brake ABS System | ||||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.1 x -TBD- | 10.1 x -TBD- | 10.1 x -TBD- | 10.1 x -TBD- |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Engine
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 5400 | 115 @ 5400 | 115 @ 5400 | 115 @ 5400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 122 @ 3200 | 122 @ 3200 | 122 @ 3200 | 122 @ 3200 |
Exterior Dimensions
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 56.2 | 56.2 | 56.2 | 56.2 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 160.4 | 160.4 | 160.4 | 160.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 97.4 | 97.4 | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.7 | 66.7 | 66.7 | 66.7 |
Fuel Tank
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
Steering
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 32.8 | 32.8 | 32.8 | 32.8 |
Suspension
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P185/60R14 | P185/60R14 | P185/60R14 | P185/60R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P185/60R14 | P185/60R14 | P185/60R14 | P185/60R14 |
Transmission
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.3 | 42.3 | 42.3 | 42.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.8 | 53.8 | 53.8 | 53.8 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 87.6 | 87.6 | 87.6 | 87.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.4 | 37.4 | 37.4 | 37.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 31.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.8 | 52.8 | 52.8 | 52.8 |
Weight Information
| GL | Jazz | K2 | TREK | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2540 | 2540 | 2540 | 2540 |
1997 Volkswagen Golf Safety Features
Safety Features
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
