Specs For 1998 VW GTI, GTI VR6
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| 1998 VW US Prices - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* | |
| Golf GTI | $ 16,670 |
| Golf GTI-VR6 | $ 20,235 |
| *Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when the vehicle is built. Prices exclude taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. | |
| GOLF GL & GTI | GOLF GTI-VR6 | |
| Configuration |
Front-wheel drive |
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| Engine | ||
| Type | 4-cylinder in-line | 6-cylinder (15° V) |
| Displacement | 121.1 in3 | 170.43 |
| Horsepower | 115 @ 5,400 RPM | 172 @ 5,800 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 122 lb.-ft. @ 3,200 RPM | 173 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 RPM |
| Valve Train | Single overhead cam, belt driven, hydraulic lifters | Dual overhead cams, chain driven, hydraulic lifters |
| Fuel/Air Supply | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (Motronic®) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (Motronic®) |
| Ignition | Digital electronic with knock sensor | Digital electronic with dual knock sensors |
| Emissions system | OBDII 3-way catalytic converter with 2 oxygen sensors, enhanced
evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump) |
OBDII 3-way catalytic converter with 2 oxygen sensors, enhanced
evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump) |
| Transmissions | Standard: 5-Speed Manual Optional: Electronically controlled adaptive dual-mode 4-speed automatic |
Standard: 5-Speed Manual |
| Electrical | ||
| Battery | 12 volt, 63 amp hr. | 12 volt, 63 amp hr. |
| Alternator | 14 volt, 70 amp (90 amp with A/C) |
14 volt, 90 amp |
| Body, Chassis, Suspension | ||
| Type | Steel, unitized construction with bolt-on front fenders | Steel, unitized construction with bolt-on front fenders |
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18mm stabilizer bar (20mm stabilizer bar on GTI) | Sport-tuned Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 20mm stabilizer bar and negative steering roll radius |
| Rear suspension | Independent torsion beam axle with coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers (20mm stabilizer bar on GTI) | Independent torsion beam axle with coil springs, telescopic, gas pressurized shock absorbers and 20mm stabilizer bar |
| Steering | Power-assisted rack & pinion steering | Power-assisted rack & pinion steering |
| Brakes | Power-assisted dual-diagonal circuits, vented front discs, self adjusting rear drums (solid rear discs on GTI) Optional Anti-Lock Braking System,(ABS) on GL (standard on GTI) | Power-assisted dual-diagonal circuits, vented front discs, solid rear
discs Standard Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
| Tires and wheels | P195/60R-14H all-season tires on 6jx14 steel wheels (alloy wheels on GTI) |
P205/50R-15H all-season tires on 6.5Jx15 alloy wheels |
| Interior Dimensions |
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| Headroom, | Front 39.2" Rear 37.4" | Front 37.5" Rear 37.4" |
| Legroom | Front 42.3" Rear 31.5" | Front 42.3" Rear 31.5" |
| Shoulder room | Front 53.8" Rear 52.8" | Front 54.0 Rear 54.6" |
| Interior Volume |
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| Passenger (EPA) | 88 cu. ft. | 87 cu. ft. |
| Cargo (EPA) | 17 cu. ft. | 17 cu. ft. |
| Total |
105 cu. ft. |
104 cu. ft. |
| Exterior Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase | 97.4" | 97.4" |
| Overall length | 160.4" | 160.4" |
| Overall width | 66.7" | 66.7" |
| Overall height | 56.2" | 56.2" |
| Track, front/rear | 57.6"/56.2" | 56.9"/56.5" (57.5"/57.0" on GTI) |
| Turning circle | 32.8 ft. | 34.2 ft. (32.8 ft. on GTI) |
| Exterior Features |
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GL |
GTI |
GTI-VR6 |
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| Antenna | Front fender mounted fixed mast antenna, stainless steel | S |
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| Roof mounted black fexible whip antenna | -- |
S |
S |
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| Brake lights | Center mounted stop lamp in top of rear window | S |
S |
S |
| Roof mounted black flexible whip antenna | -- |
S |
S |
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| Glass | Tinted glass | S |
S |
S |
| Grill | - 2-bar body color grill | -- |
S |
S |
| - 3-bar body color grill | S |
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-- |
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| Lamps | Oval eurostyle halogen headlamps | S |
-- |
-- |
| Oval eurostyle halogen headlamps, dual reflectors | -- |
S |
S |
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| Daytime Running Light feature | S |
S |
S |
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| Front fog lamps, darkened taillamp lenses | -- |
S |
S |
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| Mirrors | Body color mirror housings | -- |
-- |
S |
| Black mirror housings | S |
S |
-- |
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| Moldings/Panels | Body color side moldings | S |
S |
S |
| Black rocker panel covers | -- |
S |
S |
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| Ornamentation | Chrome-finish dual tail pipe extension | -- |
S |
S |
| Spoiler | Black rear spoiler | S |
S |
S |
| Wheels/Covers | 14" steel wheels with full wheel cover | S |
-- |
-- |
| 14" alloy wheels, 5-spoke | -- |
-- |
-- |
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| 15" alloy wheels, 7-spoke | -- |
S |
-- |
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| Anti-theft wheel locks | -- |
S |
S |
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| Wipers/Washers | 2-speed front windshield wipers with intermittent wipe feature | S |
S |
S |
| Rear wiper/washer system with intermittent wipe feature | S |
S |
S |
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| Interior Comfort and Convenience Features |
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GL |
GTI |
GTI-VR6 |
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| Air conditioning | Air conditioning, CFC-free | O |
S |
S |
| Alarm/Anti-theft | Anti-theft vehicle alarm system | S |
S |
S |
| Assist handles | Front and rear passenger assist handles | S |
S |
S |
| Console | Center console with 2 front cup holders and rear concealed cup holder | S |
S |
S |
| Rear lockable compartment with power trunk lid release button | S |
S |
S |
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| Cruise control | Cruise control | -- |
-- |
S |
| Defroster | Electric rear window defroster | S |
S |
S |
| Electric side mirror defroster/defogger | S |
S |
S |
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| Hatch release | Remote electric hatch/trunk release | S |
S |
S |
| Instruments | Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip Odometer, coolant temp. gauge, fuel gauge, digital clock and warning lights | S |
S |
S |
| Multi-function trip computer | -- |
-- |
S |
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| Siler/white faced instruments | -- |
S |
S |
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| Headlights-on warning tone | -- |
-- |
S |
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| Lighting | Interior front center dome light with time delay, front passenger reading light | O/P |
S |
S |
| Luggage compartment light | S |
S |
S |
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| Locks | Central power locking system, selective | S |
S |
S |
| Center dash mounted lock/unlock switch | S |
S |
S |
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| Radio frequency remote locking system | S |
S |
S |
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| Child saftey locks on rear doors | S |
-- |
-- |
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| Luggage area | Carpeted luggage compartment with cover | S |
S |
S |
| Mirrors | Driver & passenger side remote mirrors | S |
S |
-- |
| Heatable driver and passenger side power mirrors | -- |
-- |
S |
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| Driver and front passenger visor mirrors | S |
S |
S |
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| Restraint system | Dual front air bag supplemental restraint system | S |
S |
S |
| Front 3-point saftey belts with height adjustment and emergency tensioning retactors | S |
S |
S |
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| Rear outboard 3-point saftey belts | S |
S |
S |
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| Center lap belt | S |
S |
S |
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| Seating, front | Fully reclining front bucket seats with height & angle adjustable headrests | S |
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-- |
| Fully reclining front sport seats with height & angle adjustable headrests | -- |
S |
S |
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| Seat height adjustment for driver seat | S |
S |
S |
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| Seating, rear | 60/40 split folding rear seat | S |
S |
S |
| Sound system
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Sound system preparation (antenna wiring, 8 speaker wiring, 2 tweeters in dash, 2 bass speakers in front doors,2 tweeters and 2 bass speakers in rear door/side panels, CD-changer cable) | S |
S |
S |
| AM/FM cassette stereo sound system with control capability for (optional) CD-changer, theft-deterrent warning light and coding system | O |
S |
S |
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| 6 disc CD-changer | O |
O |
O |
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| Storage, interior | Front door storage pockets with rubber liners, front passenger seatback magazine/storage pocket , lockable glove box | S |
S |
S |
| Sunroof | Power tilt and slide tinted glass sunroof with sunshade and power lock operated convience closing featrure | O/P |
S |
S |
| Trim | Leather steering wheel, hand brake cover and shift boot with red stiching | -- |
S |
S |
| Windows | Power windows with one-touch-down and convenience close & open features | -- |
-- |
S |
| One-touch-up feature with pinch protection | -- |
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S |
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O=Optional --=Not available O/P=Available as part of a package
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