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1998 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

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Fuel Economy: 23 MPG city / 29 MPG highway / Engine Specs
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Volkswagen Beetle Specs

1998 Volkswagen Beetle Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

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1,984 cc 2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 82.6 mm bore, 92.7 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.1
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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55 liter fuel tank
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Power: 86 kW , 115 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 122 ft lb , 165 Nm @ 2,600 rpm

1998 Volkswagen Beetle Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

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4.24:1 axle ratio
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Fullsize steel rim spare wheel
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Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar semi-independent with coil springs

1998 Volkswagen Beetle Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

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Front and rear body color bumpers
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Coefficient of drag: 0.38
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,092, overall width (mm): 1,725, overall height (mm): 1,511, wheelbase (mm): 2,512, front track (mm): 1,514, rear track (mm): 1,491 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 9,997
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Mechanical foldable mirrors
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb single headlights
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Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
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Rear window
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Tinted glass
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,680 and curb weight (kg) 1,230
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

1998 Volkswagen Beetle Interior Standard Features

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Air conditioning
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Roof antenna
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Remote control peripheral anti-theft protection
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Front ashtray
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Audio anti-theft protection:
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Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
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Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 340
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Clock
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Dashboard partial console , floor full console with open storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Carpet floor mats
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Bucket seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
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Lockable illuminated glove compartment
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Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,049, rear headroom (mm): 932, front leg room (mm): 1,001, rear leg room (mm): 838, front shoulder room (mm): 1,341, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,255 and interior volume (liters): 2,387
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Low fuel level warning
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Remote power locks includes power windows
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Power steering
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Front reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
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Bench one-piece two rear seats
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Rear view mirror
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Electric remote fuel filler door release
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Electric remote trunk/hatch release
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Front seat back storage
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: four seats
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Front side airbag
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Six speakers
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Plastic steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with four fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter
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