Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI (gen 4)

Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 diesel description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI has been produced from March, 1998 to November, 2001. It has diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 3750 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 176 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI fuel consumption is 6.3 litres per 100km (15.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 12.4 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 22 % - 4.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 5.6 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 1998

Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1998. March ... 2001. November 
Engine: 1896 cm3 Diesel CO2 emissions: 170 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 3750 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 176 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.3 (combined) 8.9 (urban) 4.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km (36.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.15m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats

All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [1998 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 Mar 1998 — Mai 2000 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 Mar 1998 — Aug 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.6 Aug 2000 — Nov 2003 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.6 16V Mai 2000 — Nov 2003 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI Mar 2003 — Nov 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 5V Mar 1998 — Jun 1999 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 5V Mar 1998 — Jun 1999 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.8 5V 4Motion 4x4 Jan 1999 — Mai 2000 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 5V Turbo Mar 1998 — Mai 2002 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.8 5V Turbo Mai 2001 — Mai 2002 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2002 1.8 5V Turbo GTI Mai 2002 — Nov 2003 1.8 Petrol 180 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.8 5V Turbo GTI Oct 2001 — Mai 2002 1.8 Petrol 210 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 SDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 68 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI Mar 1998 — Nov 2001 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI Mar 1998 — Nov 2001 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI Oct 2001 — Nov 2003

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 100 HP 4.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI Oct 2001 — Nov 2003 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI Mar 1998 — Oct 2001 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI Mar 1998 — Oct 2000 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 1.9 TDI Aug 1999 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI Oct 2000 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Nov 2003 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Nov 2003 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Aug 2000 — Nov 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.0 Jan 1999 — Nov 2003 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.0 Jan 1999 — Mai 2002 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 2.3 V5 Mar 1998 — Aug 2000 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 2.3 V5 Mar 1998 — Aug 2000 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.3 V5 Aug 2000 — Nov 2003 2.3 Petrol 170 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.3 V5 Aug 2000 — Nov 2003 2.3 Petrol 170 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.3 V5 4Motion 4x4 Aug 2000 — Mai 2002 2.3 Petrol 170 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.8 V6 4Motion 4x4 Aug 1999 — Nov 2003 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 10.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2002 3.2 R32 4x4 Oct 2002 — Nov 2003

Most powerfull petrol version (241 HP)

3.2 Petrol 241 HP 11.5 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 4x4 Jun 2003 — Nov 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds

3.2 Petrol 241 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1998 reviews
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