Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI (gen 4)

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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 four-cylinder 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.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 390 000 and 660 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This Volkswagen Golf 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

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 1.9 TDI technical data

Model:	Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Body style:	Hatchback
Production period:	1998. March ... 2001. November
Engine:	1896 cm³ Diesel, 4 cylinders	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

Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI engine ALH

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 390,000 to 660,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement	1896 cm³
Number of cylinders	4
Bore (cylinder diameter)	79.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	95.5 mm
Compression ratio	19.5 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.
Fuel system	Injection
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.9 TDI oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power	90 HP ON 3750 RPM
Torque	210 NM ON 1900 RPM
Start of production (year)	1997
Duration of production	13 years
	Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2000 onwards.
Engine also used on	Skoda Octavia Audi A3 Volkswagen Bora Seat Leon and 5 other models
	Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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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

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