1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sdn GLS Manual
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Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sdn GLS Manual
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$16,945
Base Invoice:
$15,341
Destination:
$500
Engine/Fuel:
2.0L/121 Gas I4
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan GLS
Drive Type:
Front-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
24/31
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | |
| Engine Type : | Gas I4 |
| Displacement : | 2.0L/121 |
| Fuel System : | SMPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 115 @ 5400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 122 @ 3200 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | |
| Trans Type : | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 3.46 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.94 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.29 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 0.97 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | 0.81 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 3.17 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | - TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 3.67 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 24 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 31 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 90 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 6.7 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 2729 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | Torsion-Beam |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 0.71 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | 0.79 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System : | Four-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.1 x 0.79 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | 7.9 x -TBD- |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P195/60R14 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P195/60R14 |
| Spare Tire Size : | Compact |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 14 x 6 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 14 x 6 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | Compact |
| Front Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 17.8 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 3.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 32.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 14.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 97.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 173.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 66.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 56.1 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 57.5 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 57.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 4.8 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 15.0 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 87.5 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 37.5 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 42.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 53.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 37.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 31.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 52.8 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | - TBD - |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Jetta |
| Body Style : | 4 Door Sedan GLS |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Body-color trunk mounted rear wing spoiler | |
| Body-color front/rear 5-MPH bumpers w/black lower section | |
| Body-color body-side molding | |
| Black rocker panel covering | |
| Body-color 3-bar grille | |
| Euro style halogen headlamps | |
| Daytime running lights | |
| Dual black heated remote mirrors | |
| Tinted glass | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Fully reclining front seats w/adjustable headrests | |
| Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment | |
| 60/40 lockable split folding rear seat w/height-adjustable headrests, folding rear center armrest | |
| Velour seat fabric | |
| Center console-inc: 2-front/1-rear beverage holders, rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, rear ashtray | |
| 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column | |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/temp gauges | |
| Headlights-on warning tone | |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system | |
| Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down feature | |
| Radio-frequency remote locking system | |
| Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated window opening/closing, selective unlocking at front doors | |
| Pwr remote trunk release | |
| Auto locking trunk lid | |
| Electric rear window defroster | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Rear heating/air cond ducts | |
| Cruise control | |
| Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 8-speaker sound system, anti-theft coding | |
| Fixed mast antenna | |
| Digital clock | |
| Illuminated front ashtray | |
| Integrated armrests in door panels | |
| Front/rear door storage pockets | |
| Open door warning reflectors | |
| Dual covered visor vanity mirrors | |
| Interior light w/time delay & reading light | |
| Passenger assist handles | |
| Front passenger seatback pocket | |
| Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment w/light | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| Clutch/starter interlock | |
| 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 6.0" 7-spoke "Orlando" alloy wheels w/center cap | |
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| SAFETY | |
| Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system | |
| 3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/height adjustment | |
| Front safety belts emergency locking retractors | |
| Center rear lap belt | |
| Child safety rear door locks | |
| Collapsible steering column | |
| Anti-intrusion side door beams | |
| Dual tone horn | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, OR CONNECTICUT ** | STANDARAD |
| PWR GLASS SUNROOF W/TILT & SLIDE W/SHADE (N/A w/Q01 Option Pkg) | $590 |
| BOSE SOUND SYSTEM -inc: equalizer, amplifier, 10-speaker sound system | $375 |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (REQ: Q54 Option Pkg) | $775 |
| COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heated seats/washer nozzles (REQ: Q46 or Q54 Option Pkg) | $250 |
| SIDE AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS | $395 |
| Option Package | |
| OPTION PKG 1 CODE -inc: base vehicle | STANDARAD |
| OPTION PKG 3 CODE -REQ: pwr glass sunroof | STANDARAD |
| OPTION PKG 2 CODE -REQ: pwr glass sunroof, heated front seats/washer nozzles | STANDARAD |
| OPTION PKG 4 CODE -REQ: pwr glass sunroof, anti-lock brakes, heated front seats/washer nozzles | STANDARAD |
| Paint Type | |
| STANDARD PAINT | STANDARAD |
| CLEARCOAT METALLIC PAINT | $175 |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
|
Basic: 2 Years/24,000 Miles Drivetrain: 10 Years/100,000 Miles Corrosion: 6 Years/Unlimited Miles Roadside Assistance: 2 Years/Unlimited Miles |
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| Recall | |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V251 Potential Number Of Units Affected: 67,076 Summary: Some of these vehicles do not comply with the head injury criterion requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact". This could increase the risk of head injury in a crash. Remedy: Dealers will remove the trim cover from each of the B pillars and install a new cover. Owner notification is expected to begin during December 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Dates of Manufacture: January - July 1999 Manufacturer Recall Number: UF |
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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver: * * * Rear Passenger: * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
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