1997 Volkswagen Passat Models & Specs

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TDI Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 1.9L SOHC EFI 4 cyl turbo
  • Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 18.5 gal.
  • Torque: 149 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 90 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 38/47
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Manual w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 34.2 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3075 lbs.
  • Tires: P195/60R14
  • Front Head Room: 39.3"
  • Front Leg Room: 45.1"
  • Wheelbase: 103.3"
  • Length: 181.0"
  • Width: 67.5"
  • Height: 58.7"

Interior Features

  • Fully reclining velour front seats w/driver/passenger height adjustment, adjustable headrests, driver-side lumbar adjustment
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: outboard headrests, center armrest
  • 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column
  • Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/ temp gauges
  • Center console w/ashtray & lighter, rear lockable storage compartment w/padded lid, rear cup holder
  • Front/rear door storage pockets w/rubber liners
  • Front seat side storage trays
  • Front seatback storage pockets
  • Covered LH/RH trunk storage areas
  • Front/rear passenger assist handles
  • Molded door trim w/velour inserts
  • Dual illuminated covered visor vanity mirrors
  • Dual front cup holders
  • Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated window opening/closing
  • Pwr windows w/"one-touch-down" feature
  • Electric rear window defroster
  • Cruise control
  • Digital clock
  • Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
  • Premium AM/FM stereo cassette radio w/8-speaker sound system, anti-theft coding
  • Air conditioning
  • Dust/pollen filters
  • Headlights-on warning tone
  • Rear heating/air cond ducts
  • Black roof mounted whip antenna
  • Illuminated front ashtray
  • Front center dome light w/time delay, integrated passenger reading light
  • 2 rear reading lights
  • Fully lined luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover

Exterior Features

  • Black 4-bar grille
  • Dual body-color pwr exterior heated mirrors
  • Color-keyed integrated body-side moldings
  • 2-speed programmable interval windshield wipers
  • Tinted glass
  • Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe
  • Euro-style halogen headlights w/polycarbonate lenses
  • Daytime running lights
  • Black roof rails
  • Body-color bumpers w/black lower section

Mechanical Features

  • 1.9L SOHC EFI 4 cyl turbo-diesel engine
  • 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
  • Front wheel drive
  • 72 amp/hr battery
  • 120 amp alternator
  • Compression ignition
  • Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension
  • Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars
  • Front/rear telescopic shock absorbers
  • P195/60HR14 all-season tires
  • Space-saver spare tire
  • 14" x 6.0" steel wheels w/full wheel covers, black "VW" logo
  • Pwr-assist rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr-assist 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front
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