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A lot has been said about the Volkswagen Golf for 1998. As Volkswagen’s entry in the hatchback market the Golf (and in this case specically the GL version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Golf is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Volkswagen as a brand in general.

Performance

The Golf GL is equipped with a Volkswagen 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Volkswagen.

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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Golf has power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Golf GL Statistics

The Golf is 160.40 inches long, 66.70 inches wide, and 56.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $13,495 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $12,455. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Hatchback.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

The Golf GL received a miles-per-gallon rating of 22 - 24 in-city driving and 29 - 31 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 1998 model year was unsuccessful for the Volkswagen Golf. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GL version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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