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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

  • 2-door
  • 4 seats
  • 115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 160.4" length, 56.2" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

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

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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