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1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLX

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    1997 Volkswagen Passat

  • VIN WVWEE83A5VB010769
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Volkswagen Passat with a 2.8L V6 SOHC 12V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Make
    Volkswagen
  • Series
    Passat
    Trim Level
    GLX
  • Origin
    GERMANY
    Body Type
    SEDAN 4-DR
  • Dimensions
  • Passenger Volume
    98.70 cu.ft.
    Cargo Volume
    14.40 cu.ft.
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    67.5
    Wheelbase (in)
    103.3
  • Track Rear
    56.20 in.
    Track Front
    58.40 in.
  • Ground Clearance
    4.40 in.
    Wheelbase
    103.30 in.
  • Height
    56.40 in.
    Turning Diameter
    38.20 in.
  • Width
    67.50 in.
    Length
    181.50 in.
  • Rear Shoulder Room
    54.00 in.
    Front Shoulder Room
    55.00 in.
  • Height, Overall (in)
    56.4
    Rear Legroom
    37.00 in.
  • Rear Headroom
    36.60 in.
    Front Legroom
    45.10 in.
  • Front Headroom
    37.80 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • Driveline
    FWD
    Transmission
  • Engine Type
    2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
  • Braking
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Front Brake Type
    Disc
    Rear Brake Type
    Disc
  • Suspension
  • Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
    Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Rear Suspension
    Independent
    Rear Spring Type
    Coil
  • Front Spring Type
    Coil
  • Seating
  • Standard Seating
    5
    Leather Seat
    Optional
  • Weight
  • Maximum Towing
    2000 lbs
    Standard Payload
    1114 lbs
  • Maximum Payload
    1114 lbs
    Standard Towing
    2000 lbs
  • Curb Weight
    3097 lbs
  • Safety
  • Child Safety Door Locks
    Standard
    Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
    Power Door Locks
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Power Windows
    Standard
    Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
  • Cruise Control
    Standard
    Tachometer
    Standard
  • Tilt Steering
    Standard
    Manual Sunroof
    Optional
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Tires
    215/50R15
    Front Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 6
  • Front Tire Size
    P215/50R15
    Alloy Wheels
    Standard
  • Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 6
    Rear Tire Size
    P215/50R15
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $21,890 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $19,694 USD
  • Engine
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    173 @ 4200
    Displacement
    2.8L/170
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    172 @ 5800
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    19
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    26
  • Fuel
  • Fuel System
    SMPI
    MPG (hwy)
    25 - 26 miles/gallon
  • MPG (city)
    18 - 19 miles/gallon
    Fuel Tank
    18.50 gallon

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