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1998 Volkswagen GTI Base specs & colors

MSRP
2dr HB Base Manual
$16,670
2dr HB Base Auto
$16,670
2dr HB VR6
$20,235
$16,670
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Volkswagen GTI Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Shale
Light Taupe
Torch Red / Black
Black / Steel Grey

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
115 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10.1 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
10.1 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

115 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
2.0L/121
Displacement
122 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
6.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

160 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Second Hip Room
56 in
Height, Overall
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
4
Passenger Capacity
42 in
Front Leg Room
38 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Front Hip Room
57 in
Track Width, Rear
32 in
Second Leg Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
87 ft³
Passenger Volume
97 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Liftover Height
18 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
37 in
Second Head Room
58 in
Track Width, Front
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
33 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Compact
Spare Tire Size
14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P195/60R14
Front Tire Size
14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,565 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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