| VW Golf V5 |
| Engine | V-Fünfzylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 2.324 cm³ (81 mm * 90,2 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 10,8 : 1 (petrol) |
| Engine control | dohc |
| Valves | 4 per cylinder |
| Cooling | Liqiud, Pump circulation |
| Maximums Torque | 225 Nm at 3.200 rpm |
| Maximum Power | 124 kW (169 HP) at 6.200 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 |
| Length | 4.149 mm |
| Width | 1.735 mm |
| Height | 1.439 mm |
| Drag coefficient | 0,31 |
| Kerb weight | 1.239 kg, 1.293 kg (Automatik) |
| Tank capacity | 55 Liter |
| Maximum speed | 224 km/h, 220 km/h (Automatik) |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |