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
Starting MSRP
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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 2

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • heated front seats/washer nozzles
    • leather seats
  • OPTION PKG 3

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr glass sunroof
  • OPTION PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • OPTION PKG 4

    $0

    Starting MSRP

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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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