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Specs of Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio 1.6i (101 Hp) /1998, 1999, 2000/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio 1.6i (101 Hp) /Cabriolet 1998 - 2000/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1998 Golf IV Cabrio 1.6i (101 Hp)?
182 km/h | 113 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec
0-60 mph: 11.3 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1998 1.6i (101 Hp)?
101 Hp, 145 Nm
107 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1998 1.6i (101 Hp)?
1.6 l
1595 cm3
97.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Volkswagen 1.6i (101 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio Cabriolet 1998 1.6i (101 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?
4081 mm
160.67 in.
What is the width of 1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?
1695 mm
66.73 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio 1.6i (101 Hp)?
1185 kg
2612 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio 1.6i (101 Hp)?
1580 kg
3483 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?
270 - 448 l
9.5 - 15.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio 1.6i (101 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.6i (101 Hp)
Start of production
April, 1998
End of production
October, 2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.5 l/100 km 36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
11.3 sec
Maximum speed
182 km/h 113 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
11.7 kg/Hp, 85.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.2 kg/Nm, 122.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
63.3 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 107 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
AFT, AKS
Engine displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio
10.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1185 kg 2612 lbs.
Max. weight
1580 kg 3483 lbs.
Max load
395 kg 871 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
270 l 9.5 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
448 l 15.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted towbar download
50 kg 110 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4081 mm 160.67 in.
Width
1695 mm 66.73 in.
Height
1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase
2472 mm 97.32 in.
Front track
1464 mm 57.64 in.
Rear (Back) track
1428 mm 56.22 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Suspension strut
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Wheel rim size
14