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1997 Volkswagen Jetta (base trim)

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta
Resale Value:$3,665  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 1.6L L4; 1.8L L4; 2.0L L4
Transmissions: 0 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Manual; 3 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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1997 Volkswagen Jetta Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$2,748$2,148N/AN/A$4,342$3,383N/A
50,001 - 60,000$2,648$2,048N/AN/A$4,242$3,283N/A
60,001 - 70,000$2,548$1,948N/AN/A$4,142$3,183N/A
70,001 - 85,000$2,448$1,848N/AN/A$4,042$3,083N/A
85,001 - 100,000$2,348$1,748N/AN/A$3,942$2,983N/A
100,001 - 115,000$2,248$1,648N/AN/A$3,842$2,883N/A
115,001 - 130,000$1,923$1,548N/AN/A$3,517$2,783N/A
130,001 - 150,000$1,648$1,223N/AN/A$3,242$2,458N/A
150,001 - 170,000$1,198$948$540N/A$2,792$2,183$1,562
170,001 - 190,000$723$498$265N/A$2,317$1,733$1,288
190,001 - 999,999$198N/AN/AN/A$1,792$1,183$838

1997 Volkswagen Jetta Specs (base trim)

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1,984 cc 2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.8
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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Main 55 liter fuel tank
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Power: 85 kW , 115 HP @ 5,400 rpm; 122 ft lb @ 3,200 rpm

1997 Volkswagen Jetta Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested
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