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1998 Volkswagen Cabrio GL
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Overview
| Seats | 4 |
| Door Count | 2 |
| Engine | 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Drivetrain | |
| Combined MPG | 27 |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 24 mo/24,000 mi |
Colors
Exterior (17)
Interior (2)
Packages
Cold Weather Package
$250
MSRP
Heated Front Seats
Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
Convenience Group
$625
MSRP
Power Windows
Dual Power/Heated Mirrors
Cruise Control
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic w/OD |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 SOHC 115hp |
| Engine torque | 122 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| 5 speed manual transmission | |
| Engine horsepower | 115-hp @ 5,400RPM |
| Automatic transmission | 4 speed |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.25" x 3.65" |
| Recommended fuel | regular unleaded |
| Sequential multi-point fuel injection | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15 gal. |
| Manual transmission | 5 speed |
| Fuel economy city | 24 mpg |
| # of valves | 8 |
| Engine oil cooler | |
| 4 speed automatic transmission | |
| Engine liters | 2.0 |
| Cylinder configuration | I-4 |
| Overdrive | |
| Transmission lock-up torque converter | |
| Axle ratio | 4.53 |
| Fuel economy highway | 31 mpg |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | |
| Front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| Dual front side impact airbags | |
| 2-way head restraints | driver and passenger |
| Integrated roll-over protection | |
| Locking fuel flap included with power door locks | |
| Adjustable front head restraints | |
| Daytime running lights | |
| Security system | |
| Height adjustable front seatbelts | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Power door locks | |
| Dual front impact airbags |
| Wheelbase | 97.4" |
| Front legroom | 42.3" |
| Cruising RPM | 1 |
| Front headroom | 38.7" |
| Maximum interior cargo volume | 7.8 cu.ft. |
| Front hiproom | 52.8" |
| Rear hiproom | 51.9" |
| Engine horsepower | 115hp @ 5,400RPM |
| Engine bore x stroke | 82.5mm x 92.8mm (3.25" x 3.65") |
| Passenger volume | 81.9 cu.ft. |
| Interior cargo volume | 7.8 cu.ft. |
| Front tread | 57.6" |
| Front shoulder room | 54.1" |
| Rear headroom | 36.6" |
| Engine torque | 122 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM |
| Exterior body width | 66.7" |
| Drag coefficient | .37 |
| Turning radius | 16.4' |
| Rear shoulder room | 46.5" |
| Rear legroom | 31.1" |
| Curb weight | 2,701 lbs. |
| Engine displacement | 121 cu.in. |
| Exterior length | 160.4" |
| Exterior height | 56.0" |
| Rear tread | 56.2" |
| Rack and pinion steering | |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Front tires | 195/60HR14.0 |
| Rear tires | 195/60HR14.0 |
| Power steering | |
| Four wheel independent suspension |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Glass rear window | |
| Power door mirrors | |
| Rear cargo | trunk |
| Spoiler | |
| Bodyside moldings | |
| Manual folding door mirrors | |
| Body-colored bumpers | |
| Rocker panel extensions | |
| Grille | body-colored |
| Convertible roof lining | |
| Heated door mirrors |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Underseat ducts | |
| Front cupholder | |
| Driver's footrest | |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| Passenger door bin | |
| Driver door bin | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power windows | |
| Locking glove box | |
| Driver vanity mirror | |
| Cruise control | |
| Air conditioning | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Covered floor storage | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Rear cupholder | |
| Full floor console | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| Passenger manual folding mirror | |
| Power windows | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Driver manual folding mirror | |
| Driver vanity mirror | |
| Rear cupholders | |
| Cruise control | |
| Air conditioning | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Power rear windows | |
| Front cupholders | |
| Full floor console | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Reclining passenger seat | |
| Cargo space floor | carpet |
| Max seating capacity | 4 |
| Front seats | bucket |
| Height adjustable driver seat | |
| Cloth door panel trim | |
| Cloth upholstery | |
| Front bucket seats | |
| Number of driver seat adjustments | 6 |
| Driver fore/aft adjustment | |
| Number of passenger seat adjustments | 4 |
| Rear bench seat | |
| Reclining driver seat | |
| Max. seating capacity of 4 | |
| Heated front seats | |
| Carpeted cargo space | |
| Full carpet floor covering |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| AM/FM radio | |
| In-dash CD changer | |
| Premium audio system | |
| Radio | |
| Speakers | 8 |
| Multi-disc CD changer | |
| 8 speakers | |
| Seek-scan | |
| Cassette | |
| Audio theft deterrent | |
| 6-disc CD changer | |
| CD player |
| Battery warning | |
| PRND display in dash | |
| Lights on warning | |
| Center high mounted stop light | |
| Water temp gauge | |
| Key warning | |
| Tinted windows | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Aero-composite headlamps | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Tachometer | |
| Light tinted windows | |
| Oil pressure warning | |
| Heated front windshield wiper jets |
| Maintenance warranty (months/miles) | 24/24,000 |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 72/ unlimited |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 24/24,000 |
| Major components warranty (months/miles) | 120/100,000 |
| Accessories warranty (months/miles) | 96/80,000 |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | 24 / unlimited |
2 Trim Levels Available
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