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1.444 m Spec height1
4.149 m 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
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Side ViewVolkswagen Golf (1J) 5-door Hatchback 1997 Dimensions


Size summary | Volkswagen Golf (1J) 5-door Hatchback 1997 is 4.149 m long and 1.444 m high. It offers 1184 l cargo space.4,5

414.9 cm
Length
173.5 cm
Width2
196 cm
Width incl. mirrors
144.4 cm
Height1
251.1 cm
Wheelbase
-- cm
Ground clearance3
330 l
Cargo volume EU4
1184 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1113 kg
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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