1997 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

1997 Volkswagen Passat

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1997 Volkswagen Passat

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,300–$4,625  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: GLX 4dr Station Wagon

Engines

172-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD  
4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

2.8 Engine liters  
V-6 Cylinder configuration  
12 # of valves  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
regular unleaded Recommended fuel  
Standard Engine oil cooler  
5 speed Manual transmission  
Optional Automatic transmission: 4 speed  
Standard Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  
Optional Transmission lock-up torque converter  
3.39 Axle ratio  
19 mpg Fuel economy city  
26 mpg Fuel economy highway  
18 gal. Fuel tank capacity
172-hp @ 5,800RPM Engine horsepower  
173 lb.-ft. @ 4,200RPM Engine torque  
3.19" x 3.56" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

170 cu.in. Engine displacement  
.34 Drag coefficient  
3,097 lbs. Curb weight  
181.0" Exterior length  
67.5" Exterior body width  
58.7" Exterior height  
103.3" Wheelbase  
58.4" Front tread  
56.2" Rear tread  
19.0' Turning radius  
45.1" Front legroom  
37.0" Rear legroom  
38.6" Front headroom  
39.0" Rear headroom  
55.0" Front shoulder room  
54.0" Rear shoulder room  
99.1 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
34.2 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
78.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
78.5 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Four wheel independent suspension  
Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Rack and pinion steering  
Standard Alloy wheels  
215/50HR15.0 Front tires  
215/50HR15.0 Rear tires  

Body Exterior

4 Number of doors
Standard Power door mirrors  
Standard Heated door mirrors  
Standard Body-color or chrome door mirrors  
Standard Body-colored bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Front licence plate bracket  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Bodyside moldings  

Convenience Feature

Standard Air conditioning  
Standard Underseat ducts  
Standard Air filter  
Optional Power sunroof  
Optional Glass sunroof  
Optional Sliding and tilting sunroof  
Optional Sunroof sunshade  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows  
Standard 1-touch down  
Standard Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver vanity mirror  
Standard Illuminated passenger vanity mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Rear cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Covered floor storage  
Standard Driver door bin  
Standard Passenger door bin  
Standard Rear door bins  
Standard Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Driver's footrest  
1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Heated front seats  
6 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Standard Driver lumbar support  
Standard Height adjustable driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
6 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger lumbar support  
Standard Height adjustable passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
w/storage Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Split folding rear seat  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Optional Leather upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Optional Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Carpet on lower door panel  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  
Standard Cargo cover  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Standard Premium audio system  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
8 Speakers

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Tinted windows  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Rear reading lights  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside temperature display  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Oil pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Standard Door ajar warning  
Standard Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard 4 wheel disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Power door locks  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Traction control  
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