1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL specs & colors

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1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL

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Key specs

4-door
4 seats
115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
173.4" length, 56.1" height
Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Black

Packages

OPTION PKG 5 CODE

$0

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- -REQ: pwr glass sunroof
- premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- air cond
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$0

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- -REQ: pwr glass sunroof
- premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- air cond
- cruise control
- anti-lock brakes
OPTION PKG 3 CODE

$0

Starting MSRP
- -REQ: premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- air cond
- cruise control
OPTION PKG 4 CODE

$0

Starting MSRP
- -REQ: premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- air cond
- cruise control
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$0

Starting MSRP
- -REQ: premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- air cond
- cruise control
- pwr glass sunroof

OPTION PKG 1 CODE

$0

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- base vehicle
OPTION PKG 2 CODE

$0

Starting MSRP
- -REQ: premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- air cond

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 70
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): N/A

Engine

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

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume: 88 ft³
Trunk Volume: 15 ft³
Liftover Height: N/A
Min Ground Clearance: 5 in
Track Width, Rear: 57 in
Track Width, Front: 58 in
Height, Overall: 56 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 67 in
Length, Overall: 173 in
Wheelbase: 97 in
Second Hip Room: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: 53 in
Second Leg Room: 32 in
Second Head Room: 37 in
Front Hip Room: N/A
Front Shoulder Room: 54 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Head Room: 39 in

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: 2,590 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 15 gal

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