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1998 Volkswagen Golf GL

3VWFB81H5WM223421
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 FB81H Golf GL
VIS · Vehicle ID 5WM223421 1998 · Serial 223421

Basic Information

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
TrimGL
Body StyleHATCHBACK 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerVolkswagen
CountryMEXICO

Engine & Performance

Engine2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeM
Serial Number223421

Basic Information

Model Year 1998
Make Volkswagen
Model Golf
Trim Level GL

Engine & Performance

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5400
Displacement 2.0L/121
Fuel System SMPI
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 2632
Curb Weight-manual 2544
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 1005
Maximum Payload 1005
Height, Overall (in) 56.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.7
Wheelbase (in) 97.4

Color Options

Interior Trim
Exterior Color

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Optional
Cassette Player Optional

Fuel & Economy

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

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Optional
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 4-DR
Turning Diameter 32.80
Tires 195/60R14
Front Headroom 39.20
Rear Headroom 37.40
Front Legroom 42.30
Rear Legroom 31.50
Front Shoulder Room 53.80
Rear Shoulder Room 52.80
Ground Clearance 4.80
Track Front 57.50
Track Rear 57.00
Passenger Volume 87.60
Cargo Volume 16.90
MSRP $13,495
Dealer Invoice $12,455
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 6
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 6
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Front Tire Size P195/60R14

Pattern Information

Pattern3VWFB81H W
WMI 3VW (Mexico, North America)