1998 Volkswagen Golf VR6 Pricing and Spec

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    Overview

    The 1998 Volkswagen Golf VR6 is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $46,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 2.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 128 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 235 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.

    The Volkswagen Golf measures 1405mm (55.3 inches) in height, 4020mm (158.3 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2475mm (97.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1250kg (2755.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf VR6 comes standard with 205/50 R15 front tyres and 205/50 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    61.97 - 102.4 kW/t
    61.97 kW/t
    102.4 kW/t
    Boot Space
    270 - 400 litres
    270 litres
    400 litres
    Price
    $24,990 - $52,090
    $24,990
    $52,090
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    1 year
    3 years

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    Dimensions

    4,020 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,405 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,020 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,405 mm
    Wheelbase2,475 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm
    Load Capacity430 mm

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    Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Engine Liters: 2.8

    Engine Configuration: V

    Engine Cc: 2792

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6

    Engine Bore: 81

    Engine Stroke: 90.3

    Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2

    Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Engine Compression Ratio: 10

    Engine Location: Front

    Engine Orientation: Transverse

    Additional Fuel Types

    Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

    Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System

    Fuel Tanks

    Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 55

    Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 14.5

    Clock

    Clock Type: Digital

    Computer

    Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Computer Average Speed: yes

    External Temperature

    External Temperature Type: Digital Display

    Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital

    Odometer

    Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light

    Oil Temperature

    Oil Temperature Type: Digital Display

    Water Temperature

    Water Temperature Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 11

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 21

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 34

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 11

    Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7

    Performance

    Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.8

    Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 225

    Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 140

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 128

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 174

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 235

    Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200

    Power Measurement Standard: EEC

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800

    Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 174

    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: ABS

    Transmission

    Transmission Type: Manual

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5

    Abs

    Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Disc Brakes Number Of: 4

    Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered

    Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes

    Steering Wheel Sports: yes

    Alternate Suspension

    Alternate Suspension Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Suspension Rear Location: Rear

    Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Front Location: Front

    Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Suspension Front Type: Strut

    Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam

    Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Tires

    Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Tire Front Location: Front

    Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205

    Wheels Tire Front Width: 205

    Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 50

    Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50

    Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V

    Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V

    Wheels

    Wheels Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Front Location: Front

    Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15

    Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15

    Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy

    Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy

    Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5

    Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5

    Body Side Molding

    Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour

    Body Side Molding Size: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback

    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Non Corrosive Body

    Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised

    Spoiler

    Spoiler Front Location: Front

    Spoiler Roof Location: Roof

    Spoiler Front Color: Black

    Spoiler Roof Color: Black

    Bumpers

    Front Location: Front

    Rear Location: Rear

    Front Color: Painted

    Rear Color: Painted

    Ashtray

    Ashtray Front Location: Front

    Ashtray Rear Location: Rear

    Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes

    Cigar Lighter

    Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes

    Courtesy Lights

    Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes

    Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4

    Illuminated Entry System

    Illuminated Entry System Door Key Surround: yes

    Reading Lights

    Reading Lights Front Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger

    Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes

    Cargo Capacity

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 400

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 14.1

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 47.7

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1350

    External Dimensions

    External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.3

    External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1405

    External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2475

    External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 97.4

    External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.7

    External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1695

    External Dimensions Overall Length In: 158.3

    External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4020

    External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1434

    External Dimensions Rear Track In: 56.5

    External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1450

    External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.1

    External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11000

    External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 36.1

    Internal Dimensions

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.1

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 967

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.4

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 949

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1365

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 53.7

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1342

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 52.8

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1440

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.7

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1409

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.5

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 885

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 34.8

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 825

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 32.5

    Exterior Door Handles

    Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black

    Headlights

    Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen

    Headlights Lens Type: Conventional

    Headlights Configuration: Twin

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors Cameras

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes

    Heat Reflective Glass

    Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?

    Power Windows

    Power Windows Front Location: Front

    Power Windows Rear Location: Rear

    Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2

    Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2

    Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes

    Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes

    Sunvisors

    Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver

    Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2756

    Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1250

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1200

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2646

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 600

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1323

    Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1680

    Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3704

    Antenna

    Antenna Type: Roof

    Audio Anti Theft Protection

    Anti Theft Protection Type: Code

    Audio System

    System Radio Type: Am/Fm

    System Cassette: yes

    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid

    Door Panel Trim

    Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Floor Covering Load Area: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile

    Front Airbag

    Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver

    Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes

    Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes

    Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel

    Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2

    Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes

    Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes

    Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes

    Rear Seat Belts

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre

    Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap

    Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat

    Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Driver Location: Driver

    Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports

    Front Seat Driver Type: Sports

    Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes

    Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes

    Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Seating Capacity: 5

    Console

    Console Floor Location: Floor

    Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard

    Console Dashboard Type: Full

    Console Floor Type: Partial

    Console Dashboard Storage: Open

    Door Pockets Bins

    Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger

    Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver

    Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear

    Glove Compartment

    Glove Compartment Lockable: yes

    Glove Compartment Lid: yes

    Ventilation System

    Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes

    Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4

    Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes

    Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Power Locks Operation: key

    Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes

    Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes

    Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt: yes

    Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes

    Power Locks Internal Switch: yes

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