Volkswagen Golf 1998 4 Cabrio
German quality, good enough for that old, was very successful year as car repairs were meagre and consumption, even below 6L next year, unfortunately, clutch, camshaft, a turbine building at great cost. But for old car with these risks to be taken into account. The engine good, sufficiently powerful (74kW, 2 red TDI letters), very good jump, in winter cold engine operation in a matter of seconds. ...
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This generation of Volkswagen Golf 4 has been produced from January, 1998 to May, 2002. We can provide information about 9 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Volkswagen (VW) is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 75 to 115 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 1.9 litres and power of from 90 to 110 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (6 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.
Volkswagen Golf 1998 4 cabrio average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.7 to 9.4 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 5.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1998 4 cabrio petrol engine version is Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8, consuming 7.7 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1998 4 cabrio diesel - Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.2 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Golf real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and +6% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Golf modification.
Volkswagen Golf 1998 4 cabrio CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 185 to 226 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 138 to 140 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Golf with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 which produces an average of 185 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Golf diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.9 TDI - 138 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.7 seconds has Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 2.0 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 reaching this speed only in 15.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 193 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 115 hp version (Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 2.0).
Lenght of Volkswagen Golf is 408 cm, it is medium size car. Volkswagen Golf gross weight is from 1580 to 1640 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 10 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Volkswagen Golf trunk space is 270 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 448 litres.
This Volkswagen (VW) is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 2400 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Golf repair costs are 200 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Golf 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 60%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Golf for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their Volkswagen Golf in average time of 3 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Golf prices and costs.
In user reviews Volkswagen Golf received average grade 7.2 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 84% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.
Volkswagen Golf modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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| Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6i Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 101 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6i Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 101 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8
Mai 1998 — Jan 2001 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 Mai 1998 — Jan 2001 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 Mai 1998 — Jan 2001 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI Mai 1998 — Mai 2002 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
Mai 1998 — Nov 2000 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 2.0
Mai 1998 — Mai 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 2.0
Mai 1998 — Mai 2002 Most powerfull petrol version (115 HP) |
2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Golf prices
Volkswagen Golf 1998 - 2002 cabrio price in Latvia is from 1500 € to 3300 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is more below average - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 35 percents cheaper then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 1998 - 2002 prices). Despite of relatively low price Volkswagen Golf quality is above average (see below), so this Volkswagen (VW) can be a good buy.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 2002 price | 1900 € | 2800 € | 3300 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2001 price | 1700 € | 2300 € | 2600 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 2000 price | 2000 € | 2100 € | 2200 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1999 price | 1700 € | 2500 € | 3300 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 price | 1500 € | 2100 € | 2700 € |
Volkswagen Golf total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volkswagen Golf? Users calculated Volkswagen Golf 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer.
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Volkswagen Golf reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volkswagen Golf reliability is entirely high. In the roadworthiness tests in 2013 defects were detected in an average of only 21.2 percent of Volkswagen Golf of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 27.6%.
Volkswagen Golf 1998 4 cabrio features (options)
Percentage of Volkswagen Golf with corresponding feature (option)
56% Adjustable steering wheel
53% Conditioning
43% Leather upholstery
26% Heated seats
22%
Volkswagen Golf 1998 4 cabrio photo images
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Volkswagen Golf reviews
Total 105 Volkswagen Golf owner reviews
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 42`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.9 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1199 € (~ 599 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: German quality, good enough for that old, was very successful year as car repairs were meagre and consumption, even below 6L next year, unfortunately, clutch, camshaft, a turbine building at great cost. But for old car with these risks to be taken into account. The engine good, sufficiently powerful (74kW, 2 red TDI letters), very good jump, in winter cold engine operation in a matter of seconds. Before had Volvo commonrail was younger, it was longer to start even warmer, this really is ideal engine in this respect, and an economical as V50 2.0L diesel. Also inside luggage compartment surprisingly more than V50 estate.
Cons: Minus - on start engine is smoky and slightly stinks. Visually design could be better.