1998 Volkswagen GTI Models & Specs

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Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal.
  • Torque: 122 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 115 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 22/29
  • Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
  • Seating Capacity: 4
  • Cargo Capacity: 17.5 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 2653 lbs.
  • Tires: P195/60R14
  • Front Head Room: 37.5"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.3"
  • Wheelbase: 97.4"
  • Length: 160.4"
  • Width: 66.7"
  • Height: 56.2"

Interior Features

  • Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests
  • Driver seat height adjustment
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI"
  • Front passenger seatback pockets
  • 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges
  • Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray
  • Front door storage pockets
  • Integrated armrests in door panels
  • Front/rear passenger assist handles
  • Molded door trim w/cloth inserts
  • Dual covered visor vanity mirrors
  • Sport shift knob
  • Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover
  • Floor mats
  • Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI"
  • Electric rear window defroster
  • Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors
  • Radio-frequency remote locking system
  • Auto locking trunk lid
  • Digital clock
  • Pwr remote trunk release
  • Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
  • Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding
  • Air conditioning
  • Headlights-on warning tone
  • Rear heating/air cond ducts
  • Black roof-mounted whip antenna
  • Illuminated front ashtray
  • Open door warning reflectors
  • Interior dome light w/time delay
  • Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever

Exterior Features

  • Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section
  • Body-color 2-bar grille
  • Dual black pwr remote mirrors
  • Black rocker panel covering
  • Body-color side molding
  • Tinted glass
  • Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade
  • 2-speed intermittent wipers
  • Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature
  • Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs
  • Front fog lights
  • Black rear spoiler
  • Daytime running lights

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock brakes
  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
  • 3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters
  • Rear center lap belt
  • Front emergency tensioning retractors
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Anti-intrusion side door beams
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual tone horn

Mechanical Features

  • 2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine
  • 4-speed electronically controlled adaptive dual mode automatic transmission
  • Front wheel drive
  • 63 amp/hr battery
  • 90 amp alternator
  • Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor
  • Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension
  • Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars
  • P195/60HR14 all-season tires
  • Space-saver spare tire
  • 14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps
  • Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front)
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension
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