1998 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe Auto
- $15,200
- 2dr Cpe TDI Auto
- $16,475
$16,475
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Cpe TDI Auto
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Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Diesel I4
Engine Type
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34 City / 44 Hwy
MPG
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90 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.1 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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Electrical
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90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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149 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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90 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.9L/115
Displacement
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Diesel I4
Engine Type
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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34 City / 44 Hwy
MPG
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6.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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161 in
Length, Overall
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99 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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39 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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84 ft³
Passenger Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Torsion-Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,778 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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