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1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX specs & colors

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
$21,890
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • heated front seats/washer nozzles
    • leather seats
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr glass sunroof
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr glass sunroof
    • heated front seats/washer nozzles
    • leather seats

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
172 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

11.3 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
8.9 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

2.8L/170
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
173 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
172 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
9.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

56 in
Track Width, Rear
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
103 in
Wheelbase
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Height, Overall
37 in
Second Leg Room
58 in
Track Width, Front
37 in
Second Head Room
182 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Second Hip Room
39 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Front Hip Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
4 in
Min Ground Clearance

Steering

38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Suspension

Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Tire Size
15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
P215/50R15
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
P215/50R15
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,097 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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