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1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2-Door Coupe TDI Manual

estimated cost $1,647
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41 city / 48 highway mpg

overview

Passenger Doors

2

Passenger Capacity

4

Transmission

5-speed manual transmission w/OD

Drive type

Front Wheel Drive

0-60 mph

11.64 sec

engine

Horsepower

90 hp

Horsepower RPM

4,000

Torque

149 ft-lbs.

Torque RPM

1,900

Cylinders

4

Base engine size

1.90 L

Engine type

Diesel

drivetrain

Transmission

5-speed manual transmission w/OD

First Gear Ratio

3.78

Second Gear Ratio

2.12

Third Gear Ratio

1.36

Fourth Gear Ratio

0.97

Fifth Gear Ratio

0.76

Final Drive Axle Ratio

3.39

Reverse Ratio

3.60

suspension and brakes

Front Suspension Type

Independent

Rear Suspension Type

Independent

Front Brakes

Front Disc Brakes

Rear Brakes

Rear Drum Brakes

Rear Drum Brake Dimensions

7.9 x 0.39 in.

ABS Brakes Type

NA

tires and wheels

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

P205/55HR16

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

weights and capacities

Curb weight

2,712 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

14.50 gal.

Cargo capacity, all seats in place

12.00 cu.ft.

EPA interior volume

84.30 cu.ft.

exterior dimensions

Length

161.10 in.

Width

67.90

Height

59.50 in.

Wheelbase

98.90 in.

Front track

59.60 in.

Rear track

58.70 in.

Ground clearance

4.40 in.

Turning circle

35.40 ft.

interior dimensions

Front head room

41.30 in.

Front leg room

39.40 in.

Front shoulder room

52.80 in.

Other Features


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