1998 Volkswagen Beetle Models & Specs

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Base Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal.
  • Torque: 122 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 115 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 22/27
  • Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
  • Seating Capacity: 4
  • Cargo Capacity: 12 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 2778 lbs.
  • Tires: P205/55HR16
  • Front Head Room: 41.3"
  • Front Leg Room: 39.4"
  • Wheelbase: 98.9"
  • Length: 161.1"
  • Width: 67.9"
  • Height: 59.5"

Interior Features

  • Fully reclining "Primus" velour front seats-inc: height adjustment, "ring style" headrests, "easy entry" system
  • Full folding rear seat w/"ring style" outboard headrests
  • Rear seat heat/air cond ducts
  • 3-spoke padded steering wheel
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, warning lights, gear indicator
  • Center console-inc: 3-front/1-rear beverage holders, 2 aux pwr outlets
  • Front door storage nets
  • Front passenger seatback magazine/storage pockets
  • Front/rear integrated armrests in door/side panels
  • 1 front/2 rear passenger assist handles
  • Leatherette molded door trim w/body color upper sill molding
  • Dual illuminated covered visor vanity mirrors
  • Color-keyed carpeted floor mats
  • Illuminated locking glove box w/interior shelf
  • Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment w/molded trunk lid trim
  • Elect rear window defroster
  • Radio frequency remote locking system-inc: lock, unlock, trunk release, panic buttons on transmitter
  • Central pwr locking system-inc: selective door unlocking
  • Digital clock
  • Remote pwr hatch release
  • Remote fuel filler release
  • Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/starter interrupt
  • AM/FM cassette stereo sound system-inc: 6-speakers, CD changer control, theft deterrent warning light
  • Air conditioning w/pollen/odor filter
  • Headlamps-on warning tone
  • CD changer prep
  • Roof mounted amplified antenna
  • Open door warning reflectors
  • Interior/reading lamp w/time delay
  • Luggage compartment light

Exterior Features

  • Body-color rocker panel moldings
  • Dual pwr heated body-color mirrors
  • Body-color door handles
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Tinted glass
  • Halogen projector beam headlamps w/clear polycarbonate lenses
  • Daytime running lamps
  • Body-color bumpers

Safety Features

  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Driver & front passenger side impact airbags
  • 3-point front/rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors
  • Front seat belt emergency tensioning retractors/height adjusters
  • Collapsible steering column w/impact deformable steering wheel
  • Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual note horn

Mechanical Features

  • 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine
  • 4-speed electronically controlled adaptive dual mode automatic transmission
  • Hydraulically-actuated clutch
  • Front wheel drive
  • 60 amp/hr battery
  • 90 amp alternator
  • Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor
  • Independent front Macpherson strut suspension
  • Independent track correcting torsion-beam axle rear suspension
  • Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars
  • Front telescopic/rear gas telescopic shock absorbers
  • P205/55HR16 all-season SBR tires
  • Full-size spare tire
  • 16" x 6.5" black steel wheels w/full wheel covers
  • Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr-assisted front vented disc/rear solid disc brakes

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Sport pkg ($410)

  • 6-spoke alloy wheels
  • Fog lamps

Convenience pkg ($470)

  • Cruise control
  • Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down & pinch protection

All weather pkg ($150)

  • Heated front seats/ washer nozzles
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