The 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 77 kW (105 hp).

The asking price is 12,000 SEK. That is in line with bilbil.se's estimated market price of 15,000 SEK. The estimate is based on 523 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 36%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 14 days.

The odometer reads 199,000 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is a private individual, Forsa.

The car has been for sale for 14 days since 18/10/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
199,000 km
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Fuel
Petrol
Displacement
1,590 cm³
Model year
2001
First registration
20/03/2001
Type approval number
e1*98/14*0071
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Acceleration (0–100)
11.9 s
Body type
Estate
Colour
Green
Country of manufacture
Germany
Assembly plant
Volkswagen, Wolfsburg
bilbil.se ID
338129

Engine and drivetrain

Engine layout
Inline
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Indirect injection
Forced induction
Yes
Camshaft drive
Timing belt
Fuel grade
Petrol 98
Power
77 kW / 105 hp
Engine speed at peak power
5,700 rpm
Torque
148 Nm
Engine speed at peak torque
4,500 rpm
Number of gears
5
Top speed
192 km/h

Consumption and emissions

Fuel consumption
7 l/100 km
Fuel tank
55 l
CO2 emissions
168 g/km (NEDC)
Emission class
Euro 4
Exhaust aftertreatment
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,150 × 1,740 × 1,440 mm
Width including mirrors
1,960 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
Turning circle
10.9 m
Boot space
460 l
Boot space, seats folded
1,470 l
Kerb weight
1,390 kg
Gross weight
1,750 kg
Payload
511–586 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Max towing weight
1,200 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
600 kg
Tow ball load
75 kg

Body and chassis

Seats
5
Doors
5
Front suspension
Coil springs
Rear suspension
Coil springs
Front brakes
Disc brakes
Rear brakes
Disc brakes

The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.

Generation
IV (1J)
Produced
1997–2006
Sub-model
Variant (1J)

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 12,000 SEK

At market price

Market price estimate 15,000 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 523 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2001) 16,310 SEK
  • Front-wheel drive +170 SEK
  • Manual transmission −420 SEK
  • Sold by a private seller −1,060 SEK
  • Market price estimate 15,000 SEK

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: body type: estate.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one. The listing does not say when the car is next due for inspection.

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Sale periods

Private seller, Forsa 14 days for sale
18/10/202622/10/202627/10/20261/11/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
3 years
1 year 3 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 420 SEK/mo

The estimate uses a nominal interest rate of 5.80% and an account fee of 60 SEK a month. The actual rate, term and instalment are set in the loan offer.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 225/40 R18
  • 205/50 R17
  • 225/45 R17
  • 205/55 R16
  • 195/65 R15
  • 225/35 R19
  • 225/50 R16
  • 205/60 R15

Wheel sizes for this model

15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf 1.6 cost?

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 is for sale at 12,000 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 15,000 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 14 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 18/10/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2001 and was first registered on 20/03/2001.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 199,000 km.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Forsa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.