1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL specs & colors
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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn GL Auto (CA/NY/MA/CT) $14,595
- 4dr Sdn GL Manual (CA/NY/MA/CT) $14,595
- 4dr Sdn GL Auto $14,595
- 4dr Sdn GL Manual $14,595
- 4dr Sdn GT Manual (CA/NY/MA/CT) $14,990
- 4dr Sdn GT Auto (CA/NY/MA/CT) $14,990
- 4dr Sdn GT Auto $14,990
- 4dr Sdn GT Manual $14,990
- 4dr Sdn TDI Manual $15,770
- 4dr Sdn Wolfsburg Auto $16,500
- 4dr Sdn Wolfsburg Manual $16,500
- 4dr Sdn GLS Manual (CA/NY/MA/CT) $16,945
- 4dr Sdn GLS Auto (CA/NY/MA/CT) $16,945
- 4dr Sdn GLS Manual $16,945
- 4dr Sdn GLS Auto $16,945
- 4dr Sdn GLX Auto $20,955
- 4dr Sdn GLX Manual $20,955
$14,595
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- -REQ: premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 70 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 122 @ 3200 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 5400 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 319.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 22 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 420.50 mi |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.71 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.88 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.53 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.44 |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.74 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion-Beam |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.1 x 0.79 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 32.8 ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/60R14 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P195/60R14 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2679 lbs |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.8 in |
| Second Leg Room | 31.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 87.5 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 37.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 66.7 in |
| Length, Overall | 173.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 4.8 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 57.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.0 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 56.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 57.5 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.8 in |
| Headlights-on warning tone | Standard |
| Body-color body-side molding | Standard |
| Space-saver spare tire | Standard |
| 70 amp alternator | Standard |
| Dual tone horn | Standard |
| Rear heating/air cond ducts | Standard |
| 63 amp/hr battery | Standard |
| Dual covered visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Illuminated front ashtray | Standard |
| Fully reclining front seats w/adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Open door warning reflectors | Standard |
| Front safety belts emergency locking retractors | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/temp gauges | Standard |
| Euro style halogen headlamps | Standard |
| 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column | Standard |
| Driver seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Integrated armrests in door panels | Standard |
| Passenger assist handles | Standard |
| Dual black remote mirrors | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Central pwr locking system-inc: selective unlocking at front doors | Standard |
| Radio-frequency remote locking system | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Electric rear window defroster | Standard |
| Anti-intrusion side door beams | Standard |
| Auto locking trunk lid | Standard |
| Center console-inc: 2-front/1-rear beverage holders, rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, rear ashtray | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars | Standard |
| 14" x 6.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Standard |
| Interior light w/time delay & reading light | Standard |
| Center rear lap belt | Standard |
| Body-color front/rear 5-MPH bumpers w/black lower section | Standard |
| Fixed mast antenna | Standard |
| City 22/hwy 29 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Front passenger seatback pocket | Standard |
| Front/rear door storage pockets | Standard |
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Pwr remote trunk release | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Variable intermittent wipers | Standard |
| Lockable folding rear seat w/height-adjustable headrests | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically controlled adaptive dual mode automatic transmission | Standard |
| Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Body-color 3-bar grille | Standard |
| Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment w/light | Standard |
| Velour seat fabric | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Collapsible steering column | Standard |
| 3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/height adjustment | Standard |
| Sound system prep-inc: wiring for antenna & 8-speakers | Standard |
| P195/60HR14 all-season tires | Standard |
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