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Compare 2001 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 $14,900 to $17,900, the Volkswagen Golf faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Cobalt, Dodge Dart.

Overview

Wheels

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 31 to 49 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 68.30mm x 164.90mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2001 Volkswagen Golf

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 98.9 in

  • MPG: 24 city/31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 9 sec

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 2772 lbs

  • Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 18 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 164.9 x 68.3 x 56.9



2001 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 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 115 hp @ 5200 –
      90 hp @ 3750

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

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

    • 1/4 mile time 16.6 - 18.4 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 164.9 in

    • Width 68.3 in

    • Height 56.9 in

    • Wheelbase 98.9 in

    • Curb Weight 2772 lbs

    • GVWR 3726 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.5 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 88

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.5 gal

    • City 24 - 42 mpg

    • Combined 28 - 46 mpg

    • Highway 31 - 49 mpg

    • Highway range 449.5 - 710.5 mi



Specifications

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Exterior length
164.90 in 164.90 in 164.90 in 164.90 in
Exterior body width
68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in
Exterior height
56.90 in 56.90 in 56.90 in 56.90 in
Horsepower
115 115 90 115
Torque
122 122 155 122
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 42 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 31 mpg 49 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.00 seconds 9.00 seconds 10.80 seconds 9.00 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.70 seconds 17.70 seconds 18.40 seconds 17.70 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.13/3.76 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
2772.00 lbs 2772.00 lbs 2782.00 lbs 2869.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3726.00 lbs 3726.00 lbs 3771.00 lbs –
Wheelbase
98.90 in 98.90 in 98.90 in 98.90 in
Front track
59.60 " 59.60 " 59.60 " 59.60 "
Rear track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Turning radius
17.50 17.50 17.50 17.50
Front legroom
41.50 in 41.50 in 41.50 in 41.50 in
Rear legroom
33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in
Front headroom
38.60 in 38.60 in 38.60 in 38.60 in
Rear headroom
37.40 in 37.40 in 37.40 in 37.40 in
Front shoulder room
53.70 in 53.70 in 53.70 in 53.70 in
Rear shoulder room
52.70 in 52.70 in 52.70 in 52.70 in
Luggage volume
18.00 cu.ft. 18.00 cu.ft. 18.00 cu.ft. 18.00 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
88 cu.ft. 88 cu.ft. 88 cu.ft. 88 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
900 lbs. 900 lbs. 886 lbs. 893 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.31 0.31 0.31 0.31

GLS 1.9L TDI 4dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 4dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Exterior length
164.90 in 164.90 in 164.90 in
Exterior body width
68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in
Exterior height
56.90 in 56.90 in 56.90 in
Horsepower
90 150 115
Torque
155 155 122
Fuel economy - city
42 mpg 25 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
49 mpg 31 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
10.80 seconds 8.40 seconds 9.00 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.40 seconds 16.60 seconds 17.70 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.13/3.76 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
2943.00 lbs 2915.00 lbs 2869.00 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
41.50 in 41.50 in 41.50 in
Rear legroom
33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in
Front headroom
38.60 in 38.60 in 38.60 in
Rear headroom
37.40 in 37.40 in 37.40 in
Front shoulder room
53.70 in 53.70 in 53.70 in
Rear shoulder room
52.70 in 52.70 in 52.70 in
Luggage volume
18.00 cu.ft. 18.00 cu.ft. 18.00 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
88 cu.ft. 88 cu.ft. 88 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
893 lbs. 900 lbs. 893 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.31 0.31 0.31

Interior Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 – – –

GLS 1.9L TDI 4dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 4dr Hatchback

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

Exterior Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
Wheels
15" steel 15" steel 15" steel 15" steel
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass – – –

GLS 1.9L TDI 4dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 4dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Antenna
3394 3394 3394
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
Wheels
15" steel 15" steel 15" steel

Seats

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3002 3002 3002 3002
Front passenger seat direction controls
3014 3014 3014 3014
Front head restraints
3027 3027 3027 3027
Rear seats
3051 3051 3051 3051
Rear head restraints
3082 3082 3082 3082
Seat trim
3092 3092 3092 3110
Front armrests
3021 – – –
Heated front seats
3030 – – –

GLS 1.9L TDI 4dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 4dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3002 3002 3002
Front passenger seat direction controls
3014 3014 3014
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3027 3027 3027
Heated front seats
3030 3030 3030
Rear seats
3051 3051 3051
Rear head restraints
3082 3082 3082
Seat trim
3110 3110 3110

Entertainment System

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
CD player
3161 3161 3161 3161
Speakers
8 8 8 8
Cassette player
4058 4058 4058 4058

GLS 1.9L TDI 4dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 4dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Radio
3131 3131 3131
CD player
3161 3161 3161
Speakers
8 8 8
Cassette player
4058 4058 4058

Safety and Security Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

GLS 1.9L TDI 4dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 4dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214
Airbags, side impact
3220 3220 3220
Airbags, side curtain
3225 3225 3225
Height adjustable seatbelts
3245 3245 3245
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
3248 3248 3248
Headlights
3250 3250 3250
Daytime running lights
3271 3271 3271
Door curb lights
2 2 2
Illuminated entry
3273 3273 3273
Remote keyless entry
3274 3274 3274
Panic alarm
3280 3280 3280
Door locks
3283 3283 3283
Content theft deterrent alarm system
3286 3286 3286
Ignition disable
3302 3302 3302
Theft deterrent radio
3306 3306 3306
Traction control
3242 – –

Mechanical Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Axle ratio
4.24 4.24 3.39 4.24
Turbocharger
3807 – – –

GLS 1.9L TDI 4dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 4dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Engine
4748 4747 4750
Engine - valvetrain
3502 3500 3502
Brakes
3509 3509 3509
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3517 3517 3517
Drive type
3529 3529 3529
Exhaust
3542 3542 3542
Steering
3544 3544 3544
Suspension tuning
3562 3562 3562
Front suspension type
3574 3574 3574
Front anti-roll bar
3577 3577 3577
Front shocks
3586 3586 3586
Front springs
3602 3602 3602
Rear suspension type
3616 3616 3616
Rear anti-roll bar
3620 3620 3620
Rear shocks
3629 3629 3629
Rear springs
3646 3646 3646
Axle ratio
3.39 3.94 4.24
Turbocharger
3807 3807 –

Other Specs

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Horsepower rpm
5200 5200 3750 5200
Torque rpm
2600 2600 1900 2600
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

GLS 1.9L TDI 4dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 4dr Hatchback

GLS 4dr Hatchback
Horsepower rpm
3750 5700 5200
Torque rpm
1900 1750 2600
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.