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Volkswagen Golf
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Golf |
| Year | 1998 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 49.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
| Airbags | 4 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 130.00 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) at 3300 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 76.6 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-50 miles | 9.3 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0679 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors | 5 |
| Passenger space | 3940 litres (1,041 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 1266 litres (334 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). |
| Turn circle | 11 m (429.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS). |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1105 kg (2,436.1 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4160 mm (163.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1740 mm (68.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm (97.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
| CO2 emissions | 158.0 g/km |
