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1997 Volkswagen Golf K2

3VWKA81H2VM027629
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Engine
FWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
MEXICO
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Volkswagen Golf

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 3VW Volkswagen · North America · Mexico
VDS · Descriptor KA81H Golf K2
VIS · Vehicle ID 2VM027629 1997 · Serial 027629

Basic Information

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
TrimK2
Body StyleHATCHBACK 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerVolkswagen
CountryMEXICO

Engine & Performance

Engine2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeM
Serial Number027629

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Trim Level K2

Engine & Performance

Displacement 2.0L/121
Fuel System SMPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 122 @ 3200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5400
Engine Type 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 2525
Curb Weight-manual 2613
Overall Length 160.40
Overall Width 66.70
Overall Height 56.20
Wheelbase 97.40
Standard Seating 5
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 2000
Standard Payload 925
Maximum Payload 925
Wheelbase (in) 97.4
Height, Overall (in) 56.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.7

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Optional
Cassette Player Standard
CD Player Optional
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 14.50
Fuel Economy-city 22 - 24
Fuel Economy-highway 29 - 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Optional
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil

Other Specifications

Manufactured in MEXICO
Body Style HATCHBACK 4-DR
Turning Diameter 32.80
Tires 195/60R14
Front Headroom 39.20
Rear Headroom 37.40
Front Legroom 42.30
Rear Legroom 31.50
Front Shoulder Room 53.80
Rear Shoulder Room 52.80
Ground Clearance 4.80
Track Front 57.50
Track Rear 57.00
Passenger Volume 87.60
Cargo Volume 16.90
MSRP $14,275
Dealer Invoice $13,266
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 6
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 6
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Front Tire Size P185/60R14

Pattern Information

Pattern3VWKA81H V
WMI 3VW (Mexico, North America)