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Compare 1999 Volkswagen Golf specifications by trim levels

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Golf is a 5-seat Hatchback from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $13,495 to $20,235, the Volkswagen Golf faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Cobalt, Dodge Dart.

Overview

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Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Golf has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Volkswagen Golf boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 26 to 49 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 68.30mm x 163.30mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 1999 Volkswagen Golf

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 97.4 in

  • MPG: 24 city/31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 9.7 sec

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 2540 lbs

  • Tires: P195/60HR14.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 17 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): from 160.4 x 66.7 x 56.2



1999 Volkswagen Golf Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen Golf is offered in 7 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Golf safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Volkswagen Golf specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Hatchback

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 115 hp @ 5200 –
      90 hp @ 3750

    • Torque 122 lb-ft. –
      173 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.4 - 10.8 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16.5 - 18.4 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 160.4 in

    • Width 66.7 in

    • Height 56.2 in

    • Wheelbase 97.4 in

    • Curb Weight 2540 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Turning radius 16.4 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 88

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.5 - 14.6 gal

    • City 19 - 42 mpg

    • Combined 23 - 46 mpg

    • Highway 26 - 49 mpg

    • Highway range 377 - 715.4 mi



Specifications

GL 4dr Hatchback

Wolfsburg 4dr Hatchback

GTI-VR6 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback
Exterior length
160.40 in 160.40 in 160.40 in 163.30 in
Exterior body width
66.70 in 66.70 in 66.70 in 68.30 in
Exterior height
56.20 in 56.20 in 56.20 in 56.70 in
Horsepower
115 115 172 115
Torque
122 122 173 122
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 19 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 31 mpg 26 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.70 seconds 8.80 seconds 8.40 seconds 9.00 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.10 seconds 17.60 seconds 16.50 seconds 17.70 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.19/3.56 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
2540.00 lbs 2540.00 lbs 2811.00 lbs 2723.00 lbs
Wheelbase
97.40 in 97.40 in 97.40 in 98.90 in
Front track
57.50 " 57.50 " 56.90 " 59.60 "
Rear track
57.00 " 57.00 " 57.00 " 58.80 "
Turning radius
16.40 16.40 17.10 17.50
Front legroom
42.30 in 42.30 in 42.30 in 41.30 in
Rear legroom
31.50 in 31.50 in 31.50 in 33.30 in
Front headroom
39.20 in 39.20 in 37.50 in 38.50 in
Rear headroom
37.40 in 37.40 in 37.40 in 37.70 in
Front hip room
53.20 in 53.20 in 52.80 in –
Rear hip room
52.30 in 52.30 in 51.90 in –
Front shoulder room
53.80 in 53.80 in 54.00 in 53.70 in
Rear shoulder room
52.80 in 52.80 in 54.60 in 51.70 in
Luggage volume
17.00 cu.ft. 17.00 cu.ft. 17.00 cu.ft. 18.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
53.00 cu.ft. 53.00 cu.ft. 54.70 cu.ft. –
Passenger volume
88 cu.ft. 88 cu.ft. 87 cu.ft. 88 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.60 gal.
Payload
1076 lbs. 1076 lbs. 981 lbs. 944 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.32 0.32 0.34 0.31

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback
Exterior length
163.30 in 163.30 in 163.30 in
Exterior body width
68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in
Exterior height
56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in
Horsepower
90 115 90
Torque
155 122 155
Fuel economy - city
42 mpg 24 mpg 42 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
49 mpg 31 mpg 49 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
10.80 seconds 9.00 seconds 10.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.40 seconds 17.70 seconds 18.40 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.13/3.76 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.13/3.76 "
Curb weight
2820.00 lbs 2791.00 lbs 2875.00 lbs
Wheelbase
98.90 in 98.90 in 98.90 in
Front track
59.60 " 59.60 " 59.60 "
Rear track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Turning radius
17.50 17.50 17.50
Front legroom
41.30 in 41.30 in 41.30 in
Rear legroom
33.30 in 33.30 in 33.30 in
Front headroom
38.50 in 38.50 in 38.50 in
Rear headroom
37.70 in 37.70 in 37.70 in
Front shoulder room
53.70 in 53.70 in 53.70 in
Rear shoulder room
51.70 in 51.70 in 51.70 in
Luggage volume
18.00 cu.ft. 18.00 cu.ft. 18.00 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
87 cu.ft. 88 cu.ft. 88 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.60 gal. 14.60 gal. 14.60 gal.
Payload
928 lbs. 952 lbs. 944 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.31 0.31 0.31

Interior Features

GL 4dr Hatchback

Wolfsburg 4dr Hatchback

GTI-VR6 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback
12V DC power outlet
1 1 1 2
Seatback storage pockets
1 1 1 –
Cruise control
2844 2844 – –
1-touch window down
2907 2906 – –
Cargo net
3784 – – –
Trip computer
2918 – – –
Exterior temperature display
2927 – – –

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
1 1 –

Exterior Features

GL 4dr Hatchback

Wolfsburg 4dr Hatchback

GTI-VR6 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass –
Spoiler
3480 3480 3480 –
Front tires
P195/60HR14.0 BSW AS P195/60HR14.0 BSW AS P205/50HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
Wheels
steel silver alloy silver alloy steel
Fog/driving lights
3445 3445 – –

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback
Antenna
3394 3394 3394
Door count
2 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
Wheels
steel steel steel
Sunroof
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass –

Seats

GL 4dr Hatchback

Wolfsburg 4dr Hatchback

GTI-VR6 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5

Entertainment System

GL 4dr Hatchback

Wolfsburg 4dr Hatchback

GTI-VR6 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback
Speakers
8 8 8 8

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback
Radio
3131 3131 3131
Speakers
8 8 8

Safety and Security Features

GL 4dr Hatchback

Wolfsburg 4dr Hatchback

GTI-VR6 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback
Traction control
3241 – – –
Door curb lights
2 2 – –

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2 2

Mechanical Features

GL 4dr Hatchback

Wolfsburg 4dr Hatchback

GTI-VR6 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback
Axle ratio
3.67 3.67 3.39 3.61

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback
Engine
4748 4750 4748
Axle ratio
4.43 3.61 4.43

Other Specs

GL 4dr Hatchback

Wolfsburg 4dr Hatchback

GTI-VR6 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback
Horsepower rpm
3750 5200 3750
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.