| VW Golf 1.8 5V |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1.781 cm³ (81 mm * 86,4 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 9,5 : 1 (petrol) |
| Engine control | dohc |
| Valves | 5 per cylinder |
| Loading | Turbo |
| Cooling | Liqiud, Pump circulation |
| Maximums Torque | 210 Nm at 1.750 rpm |
| Maximum Power | 110 kW (150 HP) at 5.700 rpm |
| Transmission | Manual - Fünfgang, Automatik - Fünfgang (optional) |
| Drive train | Front engine, transversal, Front wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.511 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.900 mm |
| Front suspension | McPherson, coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Einzelradaufhängung, coil springs |
| Brakes front | Discs, ventilated |
| Brakes rear | Discs |
| Bremse | Servo, ABS |
| Wheels front | 195/65 R 15 H (6") |
| Wheels rear | 195/65 R 15 H (6") |
| Length | 4.149 mm |
| Width | 1.735 mm |
| Height | 1.444 mm |
| Drag coefficient (cross section) | 0,31 (2,1 m²) |
| Kerb weight | 1.212 kg, 1.265 kg (Automatik) |
| Tank capacity | 55 Liter |
| CO2-emissionen | 187 g/km, 214 g/km (Automatik) |
| Maximum speed | 216 km/h, 212 km/h (Automatik) |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |