1998 Volkswagen New Beetle specs & colors

2dr Car

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MSRP
2dr Cpe Auto
$15,200
2dr Cpe TDI Auto
$16,475
$15,200
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1998 Volkswagen New Beetle

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 4 seats
  • 115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 161.1" length, 59.5" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I4
MPG
22 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
115 hp
Seating Capacity
4

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
115 @ 5200
Displacement
2.0L/121
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
122 @ 2600
Engine Type
Gas I4
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
22 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.7 qts

Measurements

Second Leg Room
33 in
Height, Overall
60 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Volume
84 ft³
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
49 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Leg Room
39 in
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
Second Hip Room
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Length, Overall
161 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
Liftover Height
N/A

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,778 lbs

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