1998 Volkswagen Jetta
- Horsepower: 115 @ 5400
- Torque (lb-ft): 122 @ 3200
- Weight: 2590 lbs
- 0-60: TBD
- Bodystyle: 4dr Car
- Market Segment: 4-door Compact ...
- Engine type: Gas I4
- Transmission type: 5 Manual w/OD
MSRP: $13,242 - $14,595
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- Features
- Specifications
- Safety
- Options / Pricing
Mechanical
• Front Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
• 4 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
• 5-Speed M/T - Transmission|15
• M/T - Transmission|15
• A/T - Transmission|15
• Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46
Interior
• Power Steering - Steering|6
• Rear Defrost - Window|29
• Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof - Roof|32
• Sunroof Sunshield - Roof|32
• Sun/Moon Roof - Roof|32
• Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Cloth Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Power Door Locks - Locks|26
• Keyless Entry - Locks|26
• Front Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
• Rear Seat Heat Ducts - Convenience|23
• Cruise Control - Convenience|23
• Remote Trunk Release - Convenience|23
• Rear Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
• Vehicle Anti-Theft System - Convenience|23
• Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
• Alarm - Convenience|23
• Equalizer - Audio|22
• MP3 Player - Audio|22
• CD Player - Audio|22
• Cassette - Audio|22
• AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
• A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Rear A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Bucket Seats - Seats|44
• Pass-Through Rear Seat - Seats|44
Exterior
• Steel Wheels - Wheels|10
• Wheel Covers - Wheels|10
• Passenger Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Driver Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
Safety
• Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Side Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Tires - Front All-Season - Tire - Front|34
• Tires - Rear All-Season - Tire - Rear|35
• Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
• Compact Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
• 4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes - Brakes|4
• Daytime Running Lights - Safety Features|42
• Child Safety Locks - Safety Features|42
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) : 2590
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) : 0.79
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 -TBD-
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) : 173.4
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 66.7
• Height, Overall (in) : 56.1
• 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
• Trunk Volume (ft³) : 15.0
Interior Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Passenger Volume (ft³) : 87.5
• Front Head Room (in) : 37.5
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.3
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.8
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : 37.3
• Second Leg Room (in) : 31.5
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 52.8
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
Summary
• Vehicle Name : Jetta
• Body Style : 4 Door Sedan GL
News - Crash Test Results:
Frontal Driver: No Test
Frontal Passenger: No Test
Side Driver: * * *
Side Rear Passenger: * *
Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
Recall:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V251
Potential Number of Units Affected: 67,076
Summary: Some of these vehicles do not comply with the head injury criterion requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact". This could increase the risk of head injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the trim cover from each of the B pillars and install a new cover. Owner notification is expected to begin during December 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Dates of Manufacture: January - July 1999
Manufacturer Recall No.: UF
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Safety Features
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire
- Base price: $14,595
- Destination charge: $795
- Number of options: 0
- Total options: $0
- Total price: $14,595
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