5/11/11

98 VW Jetta Wolfsburg Specs

    • The Jetta, from the Volkswagen of America, is one of the best selling cars in the United States. The nicer version of this line of cars is known as the Wolfsburg edition, which has more horsepower and better performance then the standard models. The original price of the 1998 VW Jetta Wolfsburg was around $16,500, according to LotPro.com. That car is now valued at about $2,831, according to Edmunds.com.

    Performance Specs

    • The engine of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg consists of a 2-liter inline four-cylinder engine that gets 115 horsepower at 5,400 rpm. It has a four-speed transmission with front-wheel drive and a 4.53 final drive axle ratio. The engine has 122 foot-pounds of torque at 3,00 rpm. The brakes are power assisted and there are both front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. There is McPherson Strut suspension in the front of the car and independent rear suspension in the back of the Wolfsburg Jetta.

    Fuel Specs

    • The 1998 VW Jetta Wolfsburg is a smaller sedan with a decent amount of power, allowing it to get mid-range gas mileage. It has a 14.5-gallon gas tank and uses regular unleaded gas. It gets an estimated 22-mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Combined, it averages about 25 mpg.

    Dimension Specs

    • The 1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg relies on its small size for quickness and good fuel economy. It is 173.4 inches in length and has a width of 57.5 inches. At 56.1 inches in height, it is low to the ground, with a ground clearance of only 4.8 inches.

    Safety Specs

    • The 1998 VW Jetta Wolfsburg edition has a number of safety specifications. Both the driver and the passenger in the Wolfsburg have front airbags to protect in a head-on collision. The car has child-safety rear-door locks and daytime running headlights. A driver and front-passenger restraint system is installed and the steering column collapses for the driver's safety.

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