Volkswagen1998 Golf 2.3 V5 4Motion Specs

1998 (Mk4) Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5 4Motion Specs & Performance

1998 - 2001 (Mk4)

Tech Specs Summary


2.3 L V5

132 mph

9.2 seconds

148 hp

21.8 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

11.7-41.8 ft3
lb
3,157 lbs
Front - AWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
132 mph
0-62 mph
9.2 seconds
0-60 mph
8.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
21.34 lb/hp
Power
148 hp
Torque
151 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
21.8 mpg
Total Range
357 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.3 Liter
141.8 in3
Layout
V5
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
148 hp @ 6,000 RPM
150 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
151 lb·ft @ 3,200 RPM
205 N·m @ 3,200 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (10v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.1:1
Bore x Stroke
3.189 x 3.551 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.05 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
30 hp
Cylinder Volume
28.4 in3
BMEP
160.8 PSI
11.1 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
AWD
All-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
195/65R15 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Compact Hatchback
Door Count
3-5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
11.7-41.8 ft3
Curb Weight
3,157 lbs
Gross Weight
4,123 lbs
Maximum Payload
966 lbs
Towing Capacity
3,527 lbs
Length
163.3 in
Width
68.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Wheelbase
99.1 in
Front Track
59.6 in
Rear Track
58.5 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.4

Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating1.4
Practicality Rating3.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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