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: 18 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower: 172 hp
Seating Capacity: 4

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 2.8L/170
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 172 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 173 @ 4200
Transmission Options: A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 8.5 qts

Measurements

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
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
Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume: 85 ft³

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 18
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 34 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P205/50R15
Rear Tire Size: P205/50R15
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size: Compact in
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 15 gal
Base Curb Weight: 3,015 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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