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.
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
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Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 98.9 in
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MPG: 24 city/31 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9 sec
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Towing capacity: 2000 lbs
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Curb: 2772 lbs
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Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 18 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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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
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Main Info
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Body Style Hatchback
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Horsepower 115 hp @ 5200 –
90 hp @ 3750 -
Torque 122 lb-ft. –
155 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.4 - 10.8 sec
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1/4 mile time 16.6 - 18.4 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 164.9 in
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Width 68.3 in
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Height 56.9 in
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Wheelbase 98.9 in
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Curb Weight 2772 lbs
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GVWR 3726 lbs
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Towing capacity 2000 lbs
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Turning radius 17.5 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 88
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 14.5 gal
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City 24 - 42 mpg
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Combined 28 - 46 mpg
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Highway 31 - 49 mpg
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Highway range 449.5 - 710.5 mi
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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 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 |
Entertainment System
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL TDI 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 4dr Hatchback |
| Speakers | |||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
GLS 1.9L TDI 4dr Hatchback |
GLS 1.8L Turbo 4dr Hatchback |
GLS 4dr Hatchback |
| Radio | ||
| 3131 | 3131 | 3131 |
| Speakers | ||
| 8 | 8 | 8 |
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 |
| Door curb lights | ||
| 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Maximum towing capacity | ||
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |