1998 Volkswagen Passat specs & colors

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EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	23 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	420.50 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Cruising Range - City	333.50 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	29 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.84
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.24
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.30
Trans Type	5
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.06
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.94
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.03

Width, Max w/o mirrors	67.9 in
Track Width, Front	59.6 in
Passenger Capacity	4
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Track Width, Rear	58.7 in
Second Shoulder Room	49.4 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Front Leg Room	39.4 in
Front Head Room	41.3 in
Trunk Volume	12.0 ft³
Wheelbase	98.9 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Second Head Room	36.7 in
Front Shoulder Room	52.8 in
Min Ground Clearance	4.4 in
Second Leg Room	33.0 in
Passenger Volume	84.3 ft³
Height, Overall	59.5 in
Length, Overall	161.1 in

Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, warning lights	Standard
Center console-inc: 3-front/1-rear beverage holders, 2 aux pwr outlets	Standard
Pwr-assisted front vented disc/rear solid disc brakes	Standard
Front telescopic/rear gas telescopic shock absorbers	Standard
P205/55HR16 all-season SBR tires	Standard
Front/rear integrated armrests in door/side panels	Standard
Body-color bumpers	Standard
Front door storage nets	Standard
Fully reclining "Primus" velour front seats-inc: height adjustment, "ring style" headrests, "easy entry" system	Standard
Dual pwr heated body-color mirrors	Standard
Remote pwr hatch release	Standard
Interior/reading lamp w/time delay	Standard
16" x 6.5" black steel wheels w/full wheel covers	Standard
1 front/2 rear passenger assist handles	Standard
Independent front Macpherson strut suspension	Standard
Color-keyed carpeted floor mats	Standard
Variable intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering	Standard
3-spoke padded steering wheel	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Air conditioning w/pollen/odor filter	Standard
Clutch/starter interlock	Standard
3-point front/rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors	Standard
Independent track correcting torsion-beam axle rear suspension	Standard
90 amp alternator	Standard
Front passenger seatback magazine/storage pockets	Standard
Leatherette molded door trim w/body color upper sill molding	Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine	Standard
Body-color door handles	Standard
Full folding rear seat w/"ring style" outboard headrests	Standard
5-speed manual transmission w/OD	Standard
Front seat belt emergency tensioning retractors/height adjusters	Standard
Radio frequency remote locking system-inc: lock, unlock, trunk release, panic buttons on transmitter	Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor	Standard
Driver & front passenger side impact airbags	Standard
Headlamps-on warning tone	Standard
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars	Standard
Rear seat heat/air cond ducts	Standard
Body-color rocker panel moldings	Standard
Tinted glass	Standard
Illuminated locking glove box w/interior shelf	Standard
City 23/hwy 29 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Estimated	Standard
Roof mounted amplified antenna	Standard
CD changer prep	Standard
Daytime running lamps	Standard
Open door warning reflectors	Standard
60 amp/hr battery	Standard
Dual note horn	Standard
Dual illuminated covered visor vanity mirrors	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
Luggage compartment light	Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/starter interrupt	Standard
Collapsible steering column w/impact deformable steering wheel	Standard
Halogen projector beam headlamps w/clear polycarbonate lenses	Standard
Elect rear window defroster	Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: selective door unlocking	Standard
Hydraulically-actuated clutch	Standard
AM/FM cassette stereo sound system-inc: 6-speakers, CD changer control, theft deterrent warning light	Standard
Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment w/molded trunk lid trim	Standard
Full-size spare tire	Standard
Remote fuel filler release	Standard
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams	Standard
Digital clock	Standard

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Front Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in

SAE Net Torque @ RPM	122 @ 2600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	115 @ 5200
Engine Type	Gas I4
Displacement	2.0L/121

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

Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.1 x 0.79 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake Type	Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	14.5 gal

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	90

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.4 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	17.8
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Front Tire Size	P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size	P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size	P205/55HR16

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