1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX 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
$22,320
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1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 181.5" length, 56.4" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • OPTION PKG 3

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr glass sunroof
  • OPTION PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • OPTION PKG 2

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • heated front seats/washer nozzles
    • leather seats
  • OPTION PKG 4

    $0

    Starting MSRP

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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Track Width, Front
58 in
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Wheelbase
103 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Length, Overall
181 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Track Width, Rear
56 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Height, Overall
59 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,175 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A

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