1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX specs & colors

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1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX

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Key specs

4-door
4 seats
172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
173.4" length, 56.1" height
Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Camel

Stone / Steel Grey

Dark Grey

Packages

OPTION PKG 1 CODE

$0

Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
OPTION PKG 2 CODE

$0

Starting MSRP
- -REQ: heated front seats/ washer nozzles
- leather seats

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 19 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower: 172 hp
Seating Capacity: 4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 10.1 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.0 x 0.98 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Brake ABS System: Four-Wheel
Brake Type: Pwr-Assisted

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 173 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 172 @ 5800
Displacement: 2.8L/170
Transmission Options: M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG: 19 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 8.5 qts

Measurements

Trunk Volume: 15 ft³
Liftover Height: N/A
Min Ground Clearance: 5 in
Track Width, Rear: 57 in
Track Width, Front: 57 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: 38 in
Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume: 85 ft³

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 34 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: Aluminum
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size: Compact in
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Rear Tire Size: P205/50R15
Front Tire Size: P205/50R15

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 15 gal
Base Curb Weight: 2,927 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

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