This is my beautiful 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. The Jetta's smooth body and formal contours are distinctive, a descendant of Jettas past combined with the sophistication of the '90s. It's a functional look, albeit somewhat dated. For 1998, five models are available: the practical GL, the loaded GLS, the sporty GT, the powerful GLX and the economical TDI.

The Jetta TDI is powered by Volkswagen's high-tech Turbo Direct Injection diesel engine.

Jetta GL, GLS and GT models are powered by responsive 115-horsepower 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engines. The cylinder head was redesigned last year for smoother, quieter operation.

The 2.8-liter VR6 puts the Jetta GLX in a separate class from the rest of the model line. This engine is technically a V6, but the angle of the vee is so narrow--just 15 degrees, compared with 60 or 90 degrees for conventional V6s--that the cylinder banks share a common head. The result is a very compact powerplant that allows VW engineers to pack six cylinders in a four-cylinder engine bay. The VR6 generates 172 horsepower and 173 pound-feet of torque, a freight train load of low-rpm pulling power.

Here is the fact sheet:

Price (MSRP): $22655
Layout: 4-door sub-compact sedan
Engines: V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 172 @ 5800
Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm): 173 @ 4200
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy (mpg): 19/25
Wheelbase (in.): 97.4
Length/width/height (in.): 173.4/66.7/56.1
Track, f/r (in.): 56.9/56.5
Turning circle (ft.): 34.2
Seating capacity: 5
Head/hip/leg room, f (in.): 37.5/53.8/42.3
Head/hip/leg room, m (in.): N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r (in.): 37.3/52.8/31.5
Cargo volume (cu. ft.): 15.0
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity (lbs.): N/A
Suspension, f: Independent
Suspension, r: Beam axle
Ground clearance (in.): N/A
Cub weight (lbs.): 2927
Tires: P205/50R15
Fuel capacity (gal.): 14.5

Note: If anyone can tell me what the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6's time in the quarter mile is, Iwould be very happy. The time in the sidebar is an estimite. Tell me in my guestbook. Thanks!!!!!

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