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1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI

3VWDB81H1WM219387
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Engine
FWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
MEXICO
Built in
No factory image on file
1998 Volkswagen Golf

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 3VW Volkswagen · North America · Mexico
VDS · Descriptor DB81H Golf GTI
VIS · Vehicle ID 1WM219387 1998 · Serial 219387

Basic Information

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
TrimGTI
Body StyleHATCHBACK 2-DR
Doors2
ManufacturerVolkswagen
CountryMEXICO

Engine & Performance

Engine2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeM
Serial Number219387

Basic Information

Model Year 1998
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Trim Level GTI

Engine & Performance

Fuel System SMPI
Displacement 2.0L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 122 @ 3200
Engine Type 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 2653
Curb Weight-manual 2565
Overall Length 160.40
Overall Width 66.70
Overall Height 56.20
Wheelbase 97.40
Standard Seating 5
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 2000
Standard Payload 1072
Maximum Payload 1072
Height, Overall (in) 56.2
Wheelbase (in) 97.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.7

Color Options

Interior Trim Black/Multi Cloth
Exterior Color

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cassette Player Standard
Leather Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 14.50
Fuel Economy-city 22 - 24
Fuel Economy-highway 29 - 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Front Side Airbag Optional
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil

Other Specifications

Manufactured in MEXICO
Body Style HATCHBACK 2-DR
Turning Diameter 32.80
Tires 195/60R14
Front Headroom 37.50
Rear Headroom 37.40
Front Legroom 42.30
Rear Legroom 31.50
Front Shoulder Room 54.00
Rear Shoulder Room 54.60
Ground Clearance 4.80
Track Front 57.50
Track Rear 57.00
Passenger Volume 86.80
Cargo Volume 17.50
MSRP $16,670
Dealer Invoice $15,351
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 6
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 6

Pattern Information

Pattern3VWDB81H W
WMI 3VW (Mexico, North America)