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Year: 1998
Make: Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

Year: 1998
Make: Volkswagen
Model

Golf

Body Style

Hatchback

Generation

A4 (Type 1J)

Seats

5

Doors

3

Fuel

Diesel

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.9 TDI
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 110 hp
Power (kW): 81 kW
Torque: 235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1,896 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,149 mm (163.3 in)
Width: 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height: 1,439 mm (56.7 in)
Wheelbase: 2,511 mm (98.9 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,150 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 1,900 rpm

Car Battery

Battery Capacity: 70 Ah
Alternator Charge Current: 120 A

Engine Configuration

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Bore

79.5 mm (3.1 in)

Stroke

95.5 mm (3.8 in)

Compression Ratio

19.5 :1

Engine Configuration

Inline

Turbocharger

Single-turbo

Synchronization

Timing Belt

Engine Placement

Front

Engine Mount

Transversally

Type of Combustion Engine

Piston

Fuel System

Electronic (Direct | Multi-Point) Fuel Injection

Camshaft Type

DOHC

Engine Block

Cast Iron

Engine Heads

Aluminium

Engine Cooling

Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Air Filter: 60,000 km / 4 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter: 30,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Gear Selector: Stick
Gear Selector Location: Mid-Console

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 55 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap: Yes

General › Fuel Cap Position

Rear: Right

Emission

Emission Standard: Euro 2
Emission Control: Catalyst
Particle Filter

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Diameter: 280 mm (11.0 in)
Width: 22 mm (0.9 in)
Cooling

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil
Anti-roll Bar: Front
Rear

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Semi-dependent: Twist-Beam

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors: 2,018 mm (79.4 in)
Track, Front: 1,513 mm (59.6 in)
Track, Rear: 1,494 mm (58.8 in)
Overhang, Front: 861 mm (33.9 in)
Overhang, Rear: 777 mm (30.6 in)
Approach Angle

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Hatchback
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Plastic
Steel
Roof Material: Steel
Protective Moldings: Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Optional
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 1,000,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Optional
Speed Limiter: Optional
Parking Heater: Optional

Parking Heater

Cabin Heater: Optional

Parking Heater › Cabin Heater

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Other

Identification

VIN Location

Engine Compartment, Bulkhead: Left
Centre
Left Side Casing of Window: Yes

Car Classification

American Classification: Compact Car
British Classification: Small Family Car

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Ventilated

Rear Brakes

Diameter: 232 mm (9.1 in)
Width: 9 mm (0.4 in)
Cooling: Solid

13.1 °

Departure Angle

19.4 °

Turning Circle

10.9 m

Ground Clearance

102 mm (4.0 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front: 979 mm (38.5 in)
Head Room, Rear: 958 mm (37.7 in)
Leg Room, Front: 880 - 1,130 mm (34.6 - 44.5 in)

Weight

Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)
Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)

Chassis › Protective Moldings

Sides: Mid-Strip

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Door Handles: Pull-out

Platform

Volkswagen Group: A Platform (PQ34)

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
Folding: Manual
Heated: Yes
House Colour: Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Spheric

Windscreen Wipers

Lights

Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes
Special Features: Headlight Range Adjustment

Fog Lights

Rear: Halogen

Rims & Tires

Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M14x1.5
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts: Optional
Rim Colour: Silver
Rim Type: Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel: Full-size (Steel)

Air Condition: Optional
Pollen Filter: Optional
Number of Vents, Front: 4 pcs

Climate Control › Air Condition

Refrigerant: R134A

Climate Control › Number of Vents, Front

Buttons: Optional
Rotary Dials: Optional

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Optional

Displays

Center Display: 5"

Displays › Center Display

Buttons: Optional
Rotary Dial: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch: Optional
Back Pocket: Optional
Sunglass Compartment: Optional
Coin Holder: Optional
Card Holder: Yes
Under Seats: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Cooled: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch

Front: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle of Media Center

Lights

Read Light: Front
Guide Light: Entry Guard

Lights › Read Light

Rear: Optional

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Make-up Light: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel: Optional
Power Steering: Hydraulic
Adjustments: Tilt
Telescope
Colour: Black
Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Cover: Yes
Cargo Hooks: Yes
Carpet: Optional
Flat Surface: Yes
Light: Yes
Hatch Opening Type: From Roof

Rear Trunk

Volume

Design

Transmission Knob Material: Leather
Colour: Black

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Optional
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual
Collapsible: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver › Collapsible

Easy Entry

Engine Heater

Optional

Remote

Optional

Timer

Optional

Other Features

GPS: Optional

GPS

CD: Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Optional
First Aid Kit: Optional
Trunk Modules: Optional
Bicycle Holder: Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Optional

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Four-channel
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA): Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator: Yes

Sensors

Rain Sensors: Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser: Yes
Anti-theft Alarm: Optional
Central Locking: Yes
Child Safety Locks: Manual

Immobiliser

Electronic: Yes

Central Locking

Remote: Optional

Safety Testing

General

Test Year: 1998
Adult Occupant: 4/5 stars
Pedestrian: 2/4 stars
Test Year: 2001
Overall Score: 24.78
ANCAP Safety Rating: 4

Adult Occupant

Frontal Offset

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Australian Classification

Small Car

European Segment

C-Segment

Car.info Classification

Medium Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types

Low Beam: D2S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam: H1
H7
Fog Light, Front: H3
Fog Light, Rear: BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front: BAX9s (H6W)
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light: BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light

Golf

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Number of Wiper Speeds

4

Heated Washer Nozzles

Optional

Speed Sensing Intermittent

Yes

Intermittent Control

Yes

Rear Wiper

Yes

Rear Washer System

Yes

Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front

Hook

Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front

2

Windows

Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows: Optional
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Tinted Windows

Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Whip
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

330 litres

Volume, Back Seat Collapsed

1,184 litres

Depth

810 mm (31.9 in)

Depth, Back Seat Collapsed

1,427 mm (56.2 in)

Width

1,033 mm (40.7 in)

Opening Width

908 mm (35.7 in)

Height

910 mm (35.8 in)

Sill Height

628 mm (24.7 in)

Carpet

Rubber: Optional

Yes

Manual

Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Optional
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual
Collapsible: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger › Collapsible

Easy Entry: Yes
Manual: Yes

Front Seats

Heated Seats: Optional
Driver Seat: Headrest, Tilt Type: Manual
Passenger Seat: Headrest, Tilt Type: Manual

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Second Seat Row

Collapsible: Manual
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Second Seat Row › Collapsible

Backrest Release: On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio: 60/40

Second Seat Row › Headrests

Outer Seats: Height Adjustment
Centre Seat: Optional

10.09

Side Impact

14.69

Whiplash Protection (Assessment)

Not Assessed

Pedestrian

Protection (Assessment): Marginal

Safety Assist

Seat Belt Reminders: 0

Yes

PassengerYes

RearOptional

Side Head Airbag

DriverOptional

PassengerOptional

Rear-

Curtain Airbag

DriverOptional

PassengerOptional

RearOptional

Airbag cut-off Switch

Driver-

PassengerOptional

Rear-

BA15s (P21W)

Turn Indicators, Front

BAU15s (PY21W)
BAY9s (H21W)

Turn Indicators, Side

W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)

Turn Indicators, Rear

BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)

Read Light

W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

Trunk

SV8.5 (C5W)
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

License Plate Light

SV8.5 (C5W)

Hatchback

Variant

Golf Hatchback Generations9 of 25

Year

Powertrain

1.9 TDI

Horsepower

110 hp

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel

Diesel

Transmission

Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed

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