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    1998 Volkswagen Golf

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    $24,990 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, 60,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Volkswagen Golf

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the CL variant and topping out at $52,090 for the SE.

    There are 5 variants of the Golf available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.8L single-point injection (66kW/145Nm), 2L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm) and 2.8L multi-point injection (128kW/235Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1998 Golf is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    61.97 - 102.4 kW/t
    61.97 kW/t
    123.51 kW/t
    Boot Space
    270 - 400 litres
    270 litres
    400 litres
    Price
    $24,990 - $52,090
    $18,640
    $52,090
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    2 years
    3 years

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    All Volkswagen Golf Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$38,690$72,490
    2024$39,190$77,490
    2023$34,690$77,490
    2022$29,550$68,990
    2021$29,350$53,100
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    1998 Volkswagen Golf Specs

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    CL

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Black
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Colour: Black
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.77
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Illuminated Entry System Door Key Surround
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1350
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 390
      • Front Headroom (mm): 967
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1440
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 885
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1365
      • Front Track (mm): 1447
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 34.8
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 32.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1425
      • Overall Length (mm): 4020
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 949
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1409
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 825
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1342
      • Rear Track (mm): 1430
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2475
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1781
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 86.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Single-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 55
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 14.5
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
      • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 90
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 66
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 145
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 107
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Type: Partial
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.67
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): 60000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 37300
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 60000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1540
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1035
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    GL

    Adds to CL:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.19
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Compression Ratio: 9.6
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1984
      • Stroke Engine: 92.8
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 38
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 194
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 166
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 123
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
      • Safety Operation For Reat Power Windows
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1640
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1060
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Removes from CL:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.77
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 390
      • Overall Height (mm): 1425
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1781
      • Stroke Engine: 86.4
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Single-point Injection
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 90
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 66
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 145
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 107
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1540
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1035
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T

    VR6

    Adds to GL:
    • Body exterior
      • Grille Colour: Body Colour
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 102.4
    • Convenience
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1450
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1405
      • Rear Track (mm): 1434
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.8
      • Engine (cc): 2792
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 90.3
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Oil Temperature Type: Digital Display
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 174
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 128
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 174
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.39
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1680
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from GL:
    • Body exterior
      • Grille Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.19
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1447
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
      • Rear Track (mm): 1430
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Compression Ratio: 9.6
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1984
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.8
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 38
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 194
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 166
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 123
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.67
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1640
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1060
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Base

    Adds to VR6:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 70.54
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 448
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 15.8
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 270
      • Front Headroom (mm): 952
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1373
      • Front Track (mm): 1464
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 46.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 31.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 37.9
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1410
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 930
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1182
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 805
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 962
      • Rear Track (mm): 1442
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Compression Ratio: 9.6
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1984
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.8
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 38
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 194
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 166
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 123
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.67
    • Visibility
      • Opening Rear 1/4 Windows - Remote Control Operation
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1620
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1205
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Removes from VR6:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Grille Colour: Body Colour
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Colour: Black
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 102.4
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1350
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 400
      • Front Headroom (mm): 967
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 885
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1365
      • Front Track (mm): 1450
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 34.8
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 32.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1405
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 949
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1409
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 825
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1342
      • Rear Track (mm): 1434
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.8
      • Engine (cc): 2792
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 90.3
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Oil Temperature Type: Digital Display
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 174
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 128
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 174
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
    • Seats
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.39
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
      • Safety Operation For Reat Power Windows
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1680
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    SE

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
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    1998 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    1410mm
    1695mm
    4020mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1998 Volkswagen Golf Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251500Kg1600Kg
    20241500Kg1600Kg
    20231500Kg1600Kg
    20221500Kg1600Kg
    20211500Kg1500Kg
    See all Volkswagen Golf Towing Capacity

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    1998 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    Volkswagen GolfFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded-
    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded-
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    1998 Volkswagen Golf Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?

    The Volkswagen Golf offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Volkswagen Golf FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the CL that starts from $24,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the SE that starts from $52,090.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: CL, GL, VR6, Base and SE.

    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the CL which measures 1695mm wide, 4020mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the VR6 which has 128kW of power from its 2.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the VR6 which weighs 1680 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Golf uses Premium Unleaded.