1998 Volkswagen Golf

Horsepower: 115 @ 5400
Torque (lb-ft): 122 @ 3200
Weight: 2544 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 4dr Car
Market Segment: 4-door Compact ...
Engine type: Gas I4
Transmission type: 5 Manual w/OD

MSRP: $12,455 - $13,495

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Interior

Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 2.0L/121
• Fuel System : SMPI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 115 @ 5400
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 122 @ 3200

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front-Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 5
• Trans Description Cont. : Manual w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.46
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.94
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.29
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.97
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.81
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.17
• Clutch Size (in) : - TBD -
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.67
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 24
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 31

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 90

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 6.7

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2544

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : Independent
• Suspension Type - Rear : Independent
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : MacPherson Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : Torsion Beam
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.71
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr-Assisted
• Brake ABS System : Four-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.1 x 0.79
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 7.9 x 0.39

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P195/60R14
• Rear Tire Size : P195/60R14
• Spare Tire Size : Compact

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 6
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 6
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : Compact
• Front Wheel Material : Steel
• Rear Wheel Material : Steel
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 17.8
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.2
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 32.8
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 14.5

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 97.4
• Length, Overall (in) : 160.4
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 66.7
• Height, Overall (in) : 56.2
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 57.5
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 57.0
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 4.8
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft�) : 16.9
• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft�) : - TBD -

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 87.6
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.2
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.3
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.8
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : 37.4
• Second Leg Room (in) : 31.5
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 52.8
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Golf
• Body Style : 4 Door Hatchback GL

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V022

Potential Number of Units Affected: 23,600

Summary: The sound absorbing mat attached to the inside of the B-pillar side trim panel may have been improperly installed. Surface and edges of the mat could have been damaged during the assembly process. The mat could ignite when exposed to the exhaust gas of the seat belt pre-tensioner in the event the pre-tensioner is triggered in a crash, resulting in a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the B-pillar on both sides of the vehicle. Owner notification began Feb. 9, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-877-270-4178.

Dates of Manufacture: September 1998 - January 1999

Manufacturer Recall No.: UF

- NONE -

Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Daytime Running Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire

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