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Several things can be said about the Volkswagen Golf series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 Specs

Standard equipment in the Golf for 1997 and 1998 includes the 2.8 liter engine by Volkswagen, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the VR6 engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Golf.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Golf uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1998 Golf is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Golf GTI VR6 are 66.70 inches wide by 160.40 inches long. It sits 56.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 97.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $13,495, with a dealer invoice cost of $12,455. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

MPG Ratings

The Golf GTI VR6 received a miles-per-gallon rating of 22 - 24 in-city driving and 29 - 31 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

In 1997 and 1998 the Golf GTI VR6 was availble in the exterior colors of Classic Green Clearcoat Met, Cool White, Porcelain Blue Clearcoat Met, Silver Arrow Clearcoat Met, Suede Silver Clearcoat Met, Tornado Red, Uni-Black, and Windsor Blue Clearcoat Met. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 sold well in 1998. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Volkswagen, specifically a Golf.

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