1998 Volkswagen Golf

    Used from

    $24,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    0 / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Golf

    The 1998 Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,990 for the CL variant and topping out at $52,090 for the SE.

    There are 5 variants of the Golf available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.8L single-point injection (66kW/145Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm) and 2.8L multi-point injection (128kW/235Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 1998 Golf was offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

    1998 Volkswagen Golf Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Golf

    CL

    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
      • Size: Narrow
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Open
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Twin
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Door Key Surround
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Partial Digital
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 967
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Rear: 949
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1440
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1409
      • Leg Room Front (in): 34.8
      • Leg Room Front: 885
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 825
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1365
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1342
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Dead Lock
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Key
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Black
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Particle Filter
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 60,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 60,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: 60,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 60,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    GL

    Adds to CL:
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
      • Safety Operation
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    Removes from CL:
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    VR6

    Adds to GL:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Grille
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Oil temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from GL:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Base

    Adds to VR6:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Fixed Mast
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
      • Storage Cover: Soft
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Front: 952
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.6
      • Headroom Rear: 930
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 46.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1182
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Leg Room Front: 1052
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 31.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 805
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1373
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 37.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 962
    • Opening rear ¼ windows
      • Remote Control Operation
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: One-piece
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    Removes from VR6:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Grille
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 967
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Rear: 949
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1409
      • Leg Room Front (in): 34.8
      • Leg Room Front: 885
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 825
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1365
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1342
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Oil temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Power windows
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated

    SE

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
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    1998 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    1410mm
    1695mm
    4020mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1998 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    1998 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    1998 Volkswagen Golf Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?

    The Volkswagen Golf offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Volkswagen Golf FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the CL that starts from $24,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the SE that starts from $52,090.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: CL, GL, VR6, Base and SE.

    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the CL which measures 1695mm wide, 4020mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the VR6 which has 128kW of power from its 2.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the VR6 which weighs 1680 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Golf uses premium unleaded.