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Technical data: Suspension

TECHNICAL DATA CHART

Model Golf, Jetta, Cabrio with Base suspension (1) GTI, Jetta GLX with Plus suspension (2)
Wheelbase: mm (in.) 2475 (97.44)
Front track (unladen): mm (in.) 38 mm wheel offset: 1478 (58.19)
45 mm wheel offset: 1464 (57.64)
38 mm wheel offset: 1460 (57.48)
43 mm wheel offset: 1450 (57.09)
Rear track (unladen): mm (in.)
Up to 08.93 38 mm wheel offset: 1460 (57.48)
45 mm wheel offset: 1446 (56.93)
38 mm wheel offset: 1442 (56.77)
43 mm wheel offset: 1432 (56.38)
08.93 and up 38 mm wheel offset: 1442 (56.77)
45 mm wheel offset: 1428 (56.22)
38 mm wheel offset: 1442 (56.77)
43 mm wheel offset: 1432 (56.38)
Turning circle: meters (feet) 10.7 (35.1) 11.0 (36.1)
Steering roll radius (negative)
mm (in.) 38 mm wheel offset: 3.2 (0.126) 38 mm wheel offset: 13.8 (0.543)
mm (in.) 45 mm wheel offset: 10.2 (0.402) 43 mm wheel offset: 18.8 (0.740)
Wheel lock angle
inner 38° 37°
outer 34° 34°
Ground clearance at permitted total weight: mm (in.) 123 (4.84) 103 (4.06)
(1) For more information on Base suspension, see BASE SUSPENSION, FRONT .

(2) For more information on Plus suspension, see PLUS SUSPENSION, FRONT .