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1998 VW Jetta TDI Specifications (Changes in Red)

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Performance Data

 

Engine Type:

1896cc (116 cu/in.), 4 cylinder, 8 valve

Horsepower:

90 bhp @ 4000 rpm  (~163 bhp @3500 rpm)

Torque:

149 lb/ft @ 1900 rpm  (~316 lb/ft @2500 rpm)

Acceleration (0-60 mph):

11 secs  (8.0 secs)

Acceleration (0-100 mph)

45 secs  (24 secs)

Passing (40-65 mph)

7.3 secs  (4.35 secs)

Passing (60-90 mph)

14.71 sec  (8.9 secs)

Braking Distance (60-0 mph):

151 ft

Braking Distance (80-0 mph):

276 ft

Quarter Mile:

18.6 sec @ 75 mph  (15.32 secs @ 89.4 mph)

Roadholding Index:

0.80g  (~0.85g)

700 ft Slalom:

59.7 mph  (~62.5 mph)

Top Speed

109 mph  (~130 mph)

Dimensions

Interior

Length:                   173.4 inches

Front. Headroom:          39.2 inches

Width:                    66.7 inches

Rear Headroom:            37.3 inches

Height:                   56.1 inches  (55.0 inches)

Front Shoulder Room:   53.8 inches

Weight:                  2820 lbs.   (actual weight)

Front Leg Room:            42.3 inches

Wt Distribution:     61% front, 39% rear

Rear Leg Room:             31.5 inches

Ground Clearance:  5 inches  (4 inches)

Seating Positions:           5

Wheelbase:             97.4 in.

Cargo:                             15 cu/ft

 

 

Fuel Efficiency

Noise Levels: TDI (2 Liter gasser for comparison)

Fuel Capacity:    14.5 gal  (15.5 w/”Vent-trick”)

Idle (cold/warm):      65/59 dB (54 dB)

EPA Mileage:     40 mpg/49 mpg  (60.5 mpg best)

60 mph cruise:           67 dB (69 dB)

Range:                580 mi/ 711 mi  (814 mi best)

Redline:                      72 dB (76 dB)

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