1998 Volkswagen Jetta Specs

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GL

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3 trims already selected.

Price $15,095 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$15,095
Invoice Price	$13,242

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 26 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Optional
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Optional
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Standard

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5400 rpm
Torque	122 @ 3200 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	31.5 in
Wheelbase	97.4
Length	173.4 inches
Height	56.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.0 cubic feet
Standard Payload	1021 lbs
Maximum Payload	1021 lbs
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

GLS

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3 trims already selected.

Price $17,445 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$17,445
Invoice Price	$15,341

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 26 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Optional
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5400 rpm
Torque	122 @ 3200 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	31.5 in
Wheelbase	97.4
Length	173.4 inches
Height	56.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.0 cubic feet
Standard Payload	937 lbs
Maximum Payload	937 lbs
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

GLX VR6

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3 trims already selected.

Price $21,455 MSRP

Engine 2.8L 172 hp V6

Seating 5

MPG 17 city 24 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$21,455
Invoice Price	$19,335

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	17 city 24 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	16 city 23 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Optional
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.8L 172 hp V6

Horsepower	172 @ 5800 rpm
Torque	173 @ 4200 rpm
Displacement	2800 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	31.5 in
Wheelbase	97.4
Length	173.4 inches
Height	56.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.0 cubic feet
Standard Payload	979 lbs
Maximum Payload	979 lbs
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

GT

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3 trims already selected.

Price $15,490 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$15,490
Invoice Price	$13,651

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 26 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Optional
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Optional
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Standard

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5400 rpm
Torque	122 @ 3200 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	31.5 in
Wheelbase	97.4
Length	173.4 inches
Height	56.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.0 cubic feet
Standard Payload	1021 lbs
Maximum Payload	1021 lbs
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

K2

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3 trims already selected.

Price $16,495 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$16,495
Invoice Price	$14,691

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 26 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Optional
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Optional
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5400 rpm
Torque	122 @ 3200 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	31.5 in
Wheelbase	97.4
Length	173.4 inches
Height	56.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

TDi Turbodiesel

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3 trims already selected.

Price $16,270 MSRP

Engine 1.9L 90 hp I4 Diesel

Seating 5

MPG 33 city 44 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$16,270
Invoice Price	$14,522

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	33 city 44 highway

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Optional
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Optional
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Standard

Engine

1.9L 90 hp I4 Diesel

Horsepower	90 @ 4000 rpm
Torque	149 @ 1900 rpm
Displacement	1900 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	31.5 in
Wheelbase	97.4
Length	173.4 inches
Height	56.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.0 cubic feet
Standard Payload	1014 lbs
Maximum Payload	1014 lbs

Wolfsburg

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3 trims already selected.

Price $17,000 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

Show details

Price

MSRP	$17,000
Invoice Price	$15,214

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 26 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Optional
ABS Brakes	Optional

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5400 rpm
Torque	122 @ 3200 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.3 in
Back Legroom	31.5 in
Wheelbase	97.4
Length	173.4 inches
Height	56.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	15.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

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GL

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

GLS

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

GLX VR6

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.8L 172 hp V6

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

GT

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

K2

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

TDi Turbodiesel

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

1.9L 90 hp I4 Diesel

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

Wolfsburg

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety