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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
$22,320
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

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

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr glass sunroof
    • heated front seats/washer nozzles
    • leather seats
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr glass sunroof

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
172 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

3,219 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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