Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 (gen 4)
Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 petrol description
Cabrio Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 has been produced from May, 1998 to January, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Golf 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.
Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 171 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 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 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Cabrio | ||
| Production period: | 1998. May ... 2001. January | ||
| Engine: | 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 226 g/km |
| Power: | 90 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 145 NM ON 2500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 171 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 (combined) 13.4 (urban) 7.0 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 10 l/100km (23.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.08m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 448 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1580 kg | ||
Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 engine ABS
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 | 1781 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 86.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 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 Cabriolet 1.8 oil type | 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.8 litres (4 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) |
| Power | 90 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 NM ON 2500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1991 |
| Duration of production | 8 years |
| Engine also used on | Volkswagen Vento Seat Toledo Seat Ibiza Seat Cordoba |
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. |
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| 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) |