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Compare 2 trims on the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

1997 Volkswagen Passat

GLX (4 styles)

4dr Wgn GLX Manual 4dr Wgn GLX Auto 4dr Sdn GLX Auto 4dr Sdn GLX Manual
$22,320
Starting MSRP
$22,320
Starting MSRP
$21,890
Starting MSRP
$21,890
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

TDI (2 styles)

4dr Wgn TDI Manual 4dr Sdn TDI Manual
$19,860
Starting MSRP
$19,430
Starting MSRP
0 combined MPG
MPG
0 combined MPG
MPG
90.0-hp, 1.9-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
90.0-hp, 1.9-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity