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1998 VOLKSWAGEN GTI VR6

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    1998 Volkswagen GTI

  • VIN 3VWHD61H5WM218596
  • The VIN decodes to a 1998 Volkswagen GTI with a 2.8L V6 DOHC 24V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1998
    Body Type
    HATCHBACK 2-DR
  • Make
    Volkswagen
    Series
    GTI
  • Trim Level
    VR6
    Origin
    MEXICO
  • Dimensions
  • Height
    56.20 in.
    Ground Clearance
    4.80 in.
  • Wheelbase
    97.40 in.
    Height, Overall (in)
    56.2
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    66.7
    Wheelbase (in)
    97.4
  • Track Front
    56.90 in.
    Width
    66.70 in.
  • Length
    160.40 in.
    Passenger Volume
    86.80 cu.ft.
  • Turning Diameter
    34.20 in.
    Cargo Volume
    17.50 cu.ft.
  • Front Legroom
    42.30 in.
    Rear Shoulder Room
    54.60 in.
  • Front Shoulder Room
    54.00 in.
    Rear Legroom
    31.50 in.
  • Front Headroom
    37.50 in.
    Rear Headroom
    37.40 in.
  • Track Rear
    56.50 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • Engine Type
    2.8L V6 DOHC 24V
    Transmission
    5-Speed Manual Overdrive
  • Driveline
    FWD
  • Braking
  • Front Brake Type
    Disc
    Rear Brake Type
    Disc
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Suspension
  • Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
    Front Spring Type
    Coil
  • Rear Spring Type
    Coil
    Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Rear Suspension
    Independent
  • Colors
  • Interior Trim
    Exterior Color
  • Seating
  • Standard Seating
    5
    Leather Seat
    Optional
  • Weight
  • Maximum Towing
    2000 lbs
    Standard Payload
    1030 lbs
  • Maximum Payload
    1030 lbs
    Standard Towing
    2000 lbs
  • Safety
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
    Power Door Locks
    Standard
  • Front Side Airbag
    Optional
    Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Manual Sunroof
    Standard
    Power Windows
    Standard
  • Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
    Cruise Control
    Standard
  • Tachometer
    Standard
    Tilt Steering
    Standard
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Tires
    205/50R15
    Rear Tire Size
    P205/50R15
  • Front Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 6.5
    Front Tire Size
    P205/50R15
  • Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 6.5
    Alloy Wheels
    Standard
  • Pricing
  • Dealer Invoice
    $18,678 USD
    MSRP
    $20,235 USD
  • Engine
  • Displacement
    2.8L/170
    SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    173 @ 4200
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    26
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    19
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    172 @ 5800
  • Fuel
  • MPG (city)
    19 miles/gallon
    Fuel Tank
    14.50 gallon
  • MPG (hwy)
    26 miles/gallon
    Fuel System
    SMPI

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