1999 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

2-Door HB VR6
MSRP based on 2-Door HB VR6
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 2.8L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 2dr HB VR6
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission Close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2800
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in) 37.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.0
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 37.5
Second Leg Room (in) 31.5
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 42.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.6
Passenger Volume (ft³) 86.8
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.8
Track Width, Front (in) 56.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 97.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 56.5
Height, Overall (in) 56.2
Length, Overall (in) 160.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) NA
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) 17.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 172 @ 5800
Displacement 2.8L/170
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 173 @ 4200
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas V6
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.12
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.80
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.46
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.78
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.39
Trans Order Code NA
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x 0.98
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.1 x 0.79
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.2
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.5
Tires
Rear Tire Size P205/50R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Front Tire Size P205/50R15
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.79
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.79
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear Independent

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
3-point front/rear seat belts w/height adjusters & emergency...
Rear center lap belt
Traction control
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual tone horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 24,000
Basic Years 2
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 6
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 2

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 8.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
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2-Door HB VR6
4-Door HB GL Automatic
4-Door HB GL Manual
4-Door HB Wolfsburg Automatic
MSRP
$20,235
MSRP
$13,495
MSRP
$13,495
MSRP
$15,275
Gas Mileage
19 mpg City / 26 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City / 28 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City / 31 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City / 28 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Horsepower
172 @ 5800
Horsepower
115 @ 5400
Horsepower
115 @ 5400
Horsepower
115 @ 5400
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Transmission
Manual w/OD
Transmission
Automatic w/OD,
Transmission
Manual w/OD
Transmission
Automatic w/OD,
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