1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 - Sedan 2.8L V6 Manual

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estimated cost $2,095

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19 city / 26 highway mpg

overview

Passenger Doors

Passenger Capacity

Transmission

Close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission w/OD

Drive type

Front Wheel Drive

0-60 mph

7.58 sec

engine

Horsepower

172 hp

Horsepower RPM

5,800

Torque

173 ft-lbs.

Torque RPM

4,200

Cylinders

Base engine size

2.80 L

Engine type

Gas

drivetrain

Transmission

Close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission w/OD

First Gear Ratio

3.78

Second Gear Ratio

2.12

Third Gear Ratio

1.46

Fourth Gear Ratio

1.03

Fifth Gear Ratio

0.84

Final Drive Axle Ratio

3.39

Reverse Ratio

3.80

suspension and brakes

Front Suspension Type

Independent

Rear Suspension Type

Independent

Front Brakes

Front Disc Brakes

Rear Brakes

Rear Disc Brakes

Rear Drum Brake Dimensions

NA in.

Brake Type

ABS Brakes

ABS Brakes Type

Four-Wheel

tires and wheels

Front Tire Size

P205/50R15

Rear Tire Size

P205/50R15

Rear Tire Size

P205/50R15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

weights and capacities

Curb weight

2,927 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

14.50 gal.

Cargo capacity, all seats in place

15.00 cu.ft.

EPA interior volume

85.30 cu.ft.

exterior dimensions

Length

173.40 in.

Width

66.70

Height

56.10 in.

Wheelbase

97.40 in.

Front track

56.90 in.

Rear track

56.50 in.

Ground clearance

4.80 in.

Turning circle

34.20 ft.

interior dimensions

Front head room

37.50 in.

Front leg room

42.30 in.

Front shoulder room

53.80 in.

Other Features

3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/height adjustment
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Anti-lock brake system
Center rear lap belt
Child safety rear door locks
Collapsible steering column
Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
Dual tone horn
Front safety belts emergency locking retractors
Traction control

1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 - Sedan 2.8L V6 Manual

overview

Passenger Doors

Passenger Capacity

Transmission

Drive type

0-60 mph

engine

Horsepower

Horsepower RPM

Torque

Torque RPM

Cylinders

Base engine size

Engine type

drivetrain

Transmission

First Gear Ratio

Second Gear Ratio

Third Gear Ratio

Fourth Gear Ratio

Fifth Gear Ratio

Final Drive Axle Ratio

Reverse Ratio

suspension and brakes

Front Suspension Type

Rear Suspension Type

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Rear Drum Brake Dimensions

Brake Type

ABS Brakes Type

tires and wheels

Front Tire Size

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

weights and capacities

Curb weight

Fuel tank capacity

Cargo capacity, all seats in place

EPA interior volume

exterior dimensions

Length

Width

Height

Wheelbase

Front track

Rear track

Ground clearance

Turning circle

interior dimensions

Front head room

Front leg room

Front shoulder room

Other Features

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