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Free Volkswagen Golf IV 3 doors VIN Decoder

Decode your Volkswagen Golf IV 3 doors VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 17 variants (1997–2003). No registration.

1997–2003 17 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel

Volkswagen Golf IV 3 doors specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Golf IV 3 doors variant in our database.

Variant	Years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.8L V6 6MT AWD (204 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	2.8 L	201 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	—	—
1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (180 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	1.8 L	177 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	1.8 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP)	1997–2003	Diesel	1.9 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.3L 5MT FWD (150 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	2.3 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (130 HP)	1997–2003	Diesel	1.9 L	129 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.8L 5MT FWD (125 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	1.8 L	123 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (115 HP)	1997–2003	Diesel	1.9 L	114 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.0L 5MT FWD (155 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	2.0 L	114 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.6L FSI 5MT FWD (110 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	1.6 L	109 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP)	1997–2003	Diesel	1.9 L	109 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	1.6 L	103 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	1.6 L	99 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (100 HP)	1997–2003	Diesel	1.9 L	99 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)	1997–2003	Diesel	1.9 L	89 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)	1997–2003	Petrol	1.4 L	74 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (68 HP)	1997–2003	Diesel	1.9 L	67 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—

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Our database covers the Volkswagen Golf IV 3 doors for model years 1997–2003, across 17 variants.

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