Volkswagen 17, Body
Golf 17 (Mk1)
| Body brand | 17 |
| Body type | hatchback 3 doors |
| Number of doors | 3 |
| Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm | 3705 x 1610 x 1410 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 125 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.250 m |
| Front track width | 1,390 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,358 mm |
| Weight | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank volume | 40 l |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Steering wheel | Left |
| Adjustable sunroof | |
| Rear spoiler | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Front tires | 175/70 R13 |
| Rear tires | 175/70 R13 |