Volkswagen Golf 1998 2.8 V6 4Motion

Volkswagen Golf 1998 2.8 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 1998 2.8 V6 4Motion has been produced from August, 1999 to November, 2003. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 204 horsepower on 6200 rpm and torque 270 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.

Volkswagen Golf 1998 2.8 V6 4Motion has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 gears. Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%).
Volkswagen Golf 1998 2.8 V6 4Motion accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 1998 2.8 V6 4Motion fuel consumption is 10.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. 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.

Volkswagen Golf 1998

Volkswagen Golf 1998 2.8 V6 4Motion technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 2.8 V6 4Motion
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1999. August ... 2003. November 
Engine: 2792 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 259 g/km
Power: 204 HP ON 6200 RPM Torque: 270 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 235 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.8 (combined) 15.5 (urban) 8.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km (20.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.15m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 245 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1185 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1910 kg

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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