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  All Makes | 2 Door Convertible | Volkswagen | Cabrio | 1998


1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2dr Conv GLS Auto (CA/NY/MA/CT)

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General
Body Style2 Door Convertible
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
EPA ClassificationSub-Compact
VehicleCabrio
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)66.7
 
Battery
Maximum Capacity (amps)70
 
Brake System
ABS SystemFour-Wheel
Brakes FrontYes
DrumYes
Drum Diam x Width (in)7.9 x - TBD -
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)10.1 x - TBD -
Type of BrakesPwr-Assisted
 
Drive Train
Displacement (CC)2.0L/121
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG)22
Final Drive Ratio4.53
Fuel Capacity (gal)14.5
Fuel SystemSMPI
Horsepower @ RPM115 @ 5400
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG)29
Torque @ RPM122 @ 3200
Total System Capacity (qts)6.7
Transmission Speeds4
Transmission TypeAutomatic w/OD,
Transmission Type Description Line 2Electronic
Type of EngineGas I4
 
Exterior
Base Curb Weight (lb)2850
Overall Length (in)160.4
Overall Width (in)56.0
Wheelbase (in)97.4
 
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft)7.8
 
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in)38.7
Leg room front (in)42.3
Passenger Volume81.9
Seating capacity - Standard4
Second seat head room (in)36.6
Second seat leg room (in)31.1
Second seat shoulder room (in)46.5
Shoulder room front (in)54.1
 
Suspension
Front suspensionMacPherson Strut
Ground Clearance (in)4.4
Rear SuspensionTorsion-Beam
Rear suspension type line 2w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in)0.79
Track Front57.6
Track Rear56.2
 
Tires and Wheels
Rear tire sizeP195/60R14
Rear wheel size (in)14 x 6
Rear wheel typeAluminum
 
Towing
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue LoadN/A
Tow Capacity StandardN/A
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb)N/A
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue LoadN/A
 
Turning Radius
Lock to Lock Turns3.2
Steering Diameter Left32.8
 
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