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

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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