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.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 1998 Cabriolet 1.8 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.9 seconds faster (in 13.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 1998

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.

All Volkswagen Golf cabrio [1998 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 1998 reviews
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