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Golf
1997 Volkswagen Golf
Germany
Diesel
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
A3 (Type 1E)
Doors
2
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.9 TDI Manual
Power (hp)
110 hp
Power (kW)
81 kW
Torque
235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,896 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,150 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,900 rpm
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Sides
Bottom-Strip
Colour
Non-Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Black
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › Pinch Protection
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Controls
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
12V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Front
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Design
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Other Features
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Golf
Model
31 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Golf Standard
1979–2016
Golf Convertible Generations
3 of 5
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A3 (Type 1E)
1993–1998
Year
1997
Powertrain
1.9 TDI Manual
Horsepower
110 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Diesel
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Diesel