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1998 Volkswagen Golf V5 4Motion Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1998 Volkswagen Golf V5 4Motion

Carfolio.com ID81301

bodywork
1998 Volkswagen Golf V5 4Motion See all Volkswagen models
Type4/5S HBK

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 3

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2511 mm 98.9 in
Track front 1513 mm 59.6 in
rear 1494 mm 58.8 in
Length 4149 mm 163.3 in
Width 1735 mm 68.3 in
Height 1439 mm 56.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1393 kg 3071 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 62 litres 13.6 UK Gal 16.4 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 90.20 mm
3.19 in × 3.55 in
Cylinders V-5
Displacement 2.3 litre
2324 cc
(141.819 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
20 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.80:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
(DIN)		 169.3 PS (167.0 bhp) (124.5 kW)
@ 6200 rpm
Specific output 71.9 bhp/litre
1.18 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 225.0 Nm (166 ft·lb) (22.9 kgm)
@ 3200 rpm
bmep 1216.6 kPa (176.5 psi)
Specific torque 96.82 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Unitary capacity 464.8 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
1998 Volkswagen Golf V5 4Motion See all Volkswagen models
0-50 mph (80 km/h) 6.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 8.80 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 218 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 119.89 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive AWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.90 m
Suspension front I.MS.CS.ARB.
rear I.TB.CS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

general
1998 Volkswagen Golf V5 4Motion See all Volkswagen models
RAC rating 20.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Volkswagen Golf V5 4Motion added 2001-07-04.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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