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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
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
172 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
173 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.8L/170
Displacement
172 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
9.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,142 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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