Volkswagen Jetta III (1997 - 1999)

Car Catalog USA

Dimensions
Base Curb Weight, lbs 2749 2927
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
Height, Overall (in) 56.100
Liftover Height (in)
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.800
Track Width, Front (in) 56.900
Track Width, Rear (in) 56.500
Fuel Economy
EPA Fuel Economy - City 18 19
EPA Fuel Economy - Highway 25 26
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range (mi)
Performance Specs
Acceleration, 0-60 mph
Engine Name
Engine Brand
Engine Type Gas V6
Engine Volume, l 2.800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 172 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 173 @ 4200
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Oil Cooler
Engine Order Code
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Trans Type 4 5
Trans Order Code
Gear Ratio (:1) 2.71-1.44-1.00-0.74 3.78-2.12-1.46-1.03-0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88 3.80
Clutch Size (in)
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
Transfer Case Model
Transfer Case Power Take Off
Trans PTO Access
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.63 3.39
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Front Brake Type Disc
Front Brake Size 11.0 x 0.98
Rear Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Size 10.1 x 0.79
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion-Beam
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.710
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.790
Axle Type - Front
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
Axle Type - Rear
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.500
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.200
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Front Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size P205/50R15
Rear Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Size P205/50R15
Spare Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Traction Control Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Stability Control No
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 8.5
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Model Engine Gearbox Drive Colour Price
Model Location Junkyard
Volkswagen Jetta III /
Volkswagen Jetta III /
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