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1998 Volkswagen Jetta Comparisons

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Year

1998

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Jetta

Trim

General Pricing

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

MSRP

$14,595.00

$14,499.00

$14,714.00

Destination

$500.00

$490.00

$420.00

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Engines & Power

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

City (mpg)

Highway (mpg)

Fuel Economy

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Standard Engine

2L 115hp I4

1.6L 115hp I4

1.8L 120hp I4

Horsepower

115 @ 5400 RPM

115 @ 6000 RPM

120 @ 5600 RPM

Torque

122 @ 3200 RPM

108 @ 4000 RPM

122 @ 4400 RPM

Valves

Displacement (cc)

1984

1597

1794

Bore X Stroke (in.)

3.3 X 3.6

3 X 3.5

3.1 X 3.6

Compression Ratio

10:1

9.9:1

10:1

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)

2590.4

2411.9

2299.4

Wheelbase (in.)

97.4

99.8

Length (in.)

173.4

171.1

174.2

Width (in.)

66.7

66.6

66.7

Height (in.)

56.1

54.5

53.7

Track Front (in.)

57.5

58.3

57.9

Track Rear (in.)

56.9

57.5

Ground Clearance (in.)

N/A

Interior Dimensions

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Standard Seating

Front Headroom (in.)

39.2

39.1

39.3

Rear Headroom (in.)

37.3

36.5

36.9

Front Legroom (in.)

42.3

42.5

Rear Legroom (in.)

31.5

32.4

33.2

Front Shoulder Room (in.)

53.8

53.2

52.8

Rear Shoulder Room (in.)

52.8

53.1

52.2

Front Hip Room (in.)

50.1

52.5

Rear Hip Room (in.)

52.8

55.3

Payload & Towing

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

87.5

87.2

85.3

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Front Suspension

strut

Rear Suspension

torsion

beam

strut

Tires

195/60R14

175/70R13

175/65R14

Anti-Theft & Locks

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Power Door Locks

Std.

N/A

Std.

Braking & Traction

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive

front wheel drive

ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)

N/A

Limited Slip Differential or Axle

N/A

Vehicle Stability Control System

N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Radio

AM/FM

N/A

Cassette Player

Yes

N/A

CD Player

N/A

CD Changer

N/A

DVD Player

N/A

Navigation Aid

N/A

Interior

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Cruise Control

N/A

Std.

Tilt Steering

Yes

N/A

Telescopic Steering Column

N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Air Conditioning

N/A

Std.

N/A

Safety

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Driver Airbag

Std.

Front Side Airbag

N/A

Passenger Side Airbag

Std.

Rear Side Airbag

N/A

Seats

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Roof

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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Volkswagen Jetta GL

Nissan Sentra XE

Chevrolet Prizm LSI

Power Windows

N/A

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