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56.9 in Spec height1
163.3 in Spec length
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Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 1997 - 2004 Views available
Volkswagen
Golf 4 1J
5-door Hatchback · 1997 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland
15″
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Side ViewVolkswagen Golf (1J) 5-door Hatchback 1997 Dimensions


Size summary | Volkswagen Golf (1J) 5-door Hatchback 1997 is 13.61 ft long and 4.74 ft high. It offers 41.8 cu ft cargo space.4,5

163.3 in
Length
68.3 in
Width2
77.17 in
Width incl. mirrors
56.9 in
Height1
98.9 in
Wheelbase
-- in
Ground clearance3
11.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
41.8 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2453.7 lbs
Weight4,6
Standard
Segment
€ 14418
Price EU7
$ --
Price US7
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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