1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn TDI Manual $19,430
- 4dr Wgn TDI Manual $19,860
- 4dr Sdn GLX Auto $21,890
- 4dr Sdn GLX Manual $21,890
- 4dr Wgn GLX Manual $22,320
- 4dr Wgn GLX Auto $22,320
$19,430
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Engine Type | Diesel I4 |
| Displacement | 1.9L/116 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 90 @ 3750 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 149 @ 1900 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 47 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 703.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 38 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 869.50 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.75 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.12 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.36 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.97 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.76 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.60 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.16 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.1 x 0.79 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 8.9 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.5 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P195/60R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/60R14 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3009 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 98.7 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 45.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 36.6 in |
| Second Leg Room | 37.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.0 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 181.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.5 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 56.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 4.4 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.4 ft³ |
| Front/rear door storage pockets w/rubber liners | Standard |
| Front seatback storage pockets | Standard |
| Pwr trunk release | Standard |
| 60/40 split folding lockable rear seat-inc: outboard headrests, center armrest | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| 1.9L SOHC EFI 4 cyl turbo-diesel engine | Standard |
| Dual illuminated covered visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/"one-touch-down" feature | Standard |
| City 38/hwy 47 (1.9L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Space-saver spare tire | Standard |
| 72 amp/hr battery | Standard |
| Headlights-on warning tone | Standard |
| Color-keyed integrated body-side moldings | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Automatic locking 3-point outboard rear seatbelts w/center lap belt | Standard |
| Center console w/ashtray & lighter, rear lockable storage compartment w/padded lid, rear cup holder | Standard |
| Rear heating/air cond ducts | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column | Standard |
| P195/60HR14 all-season tires | Standard |
| Front/rear passenger assist handles | Standard |
| 2 rear reading lights | Standard |
| Front seat belt emergency tensioning retractors | Standard |
| Front 3-point height adjustable seatbelts | Standard |
| Compression ignition | Standard |
| Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated window opening/closing | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Premium AM/FM stereo cassette radio w/8-speaker sound system, anti-theft coding | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges | Standard |
| Front center dome light w/time delay, integrated passenger reading light | Standard |
| Pwr-assist rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system | Standard |
| Dual tone horn | Standard |
| Collapsible steering column | Standard |
| Black 4-bar grille | Standard |
| 14" x 6.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers, black "VW" logo | Standard |
| Fully reclining velour front seats w/driver/passenger height adjustment, adjustable headrests, driver-side lumbar adjustment | Standard |
| Molded door trim w/velour inserts | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers w/black lower section | Standard |
| Illuminated front ashtray | Standard |
| Dual front cup holders | Standard |
| Fully lined luggage compartment w/light | Standard |
| Child safety locks on rear doors | Standard |
| 2-speed programmable interval windshield wipers | Standard |
| Dust/pollen filters | Standard |
| Dual body-color pwr exterior heated mirrors | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Electric rear window defroster | Standard |
| Euro-style halogen headlights w/polycarbonate lenses | Standard |
| Front seat side storage trays | Standard |
| Front/rear telescopic shock absorbers | Standard |
| 120 amp alternator | Standard |
| Pwr-assist 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Black roof mounted whip antenna | Standard |
| Anti-intrusion side door beams | Standard |
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