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1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 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
$19,430
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr glass sunroof
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr glass sunroof,anti-lock brakes
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • anti-lock brakes

Specifications

Highlights

Diesel I4
Engine Type
38 City / 47 Hwy
MPG
90 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

10.1 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
8.9 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System

Electrical

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

Engine

1.9L/116
Displacement
Diesel I4
Engine Type
90 @ 3750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
149 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
38 City / 47 Hwy
MPG
6.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Tire Size
P195/60R14
Front Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,009 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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