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    Volkswagen Golf Base (2001) price & specs

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    2.8L petrol5D Hatchback6 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2001 Volkswagen Golf Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $59,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 2.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 150 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 3200 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank

    The Volkswagen Golf measures 1444mm (56.9 inches) in height, 4149mm (163.3 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2518mm (99.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1476kg (3254.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf Base comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    65.64 - 101.63 kW/t
    54.79 kW/t
    101.63 kW/t
    Boot Space
    330 litres
    330 litres
    470 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    6 years

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    Dimensions

    4,149 mm
    1,735 mm
    1,444 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,149 mm
    Overall Width1,735 mm
    Overall Height1,444 mm
    Wheelbase2,518 mm
    Load Capacity434 mm

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    Base

    2.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4

    $59,990†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2792
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 90.2
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.1
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
    Maximum Speed (mph): 146

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 204
    Maximum Power (kW): 150
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3200

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 41.8
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1184
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 330

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 59.6
    Front Track (mm): 1513
    Overall Height (in): 56.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1444
    Overall Length (in): 163.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4149
    Overall Width (in): 68.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1735
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1487
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
    Wheelbase (in): 99.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2518

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.5
    Front Headroom (mm): 979
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.7
    Rear Headroom (mm): 958
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.5
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1410
    Rear Hip Room (in): 57.6
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1464
    Front Leg Room (in): 44.5
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1130
    Rear Leg Room (in): 33.3
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 845

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3527
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1910
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4211
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1476
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3254

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Wood/Woodgrain
    Doors: Wood/Woodgrain
    Gear Selector: Wood/Woodgrain
    Instrument Panel: Wood/Woodgrain

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Location: Rear Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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