1998 Volkswagen Golf VR6 Pricing and Spec

VR6
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 $49,090 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 Four-speed Automatic 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 1280kg (2821.9 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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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,020 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 400 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Golf Features & Specs
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: 12
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 20
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 35
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 12
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 9
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 221
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 137
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: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
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: 2822
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1280
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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