1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI specs & colors
4dr Car
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
Current listing price

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Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- pwr glass sunroof,anti-lock brakes
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$0
Starting MSRP
- anti-lock brakes
$0
Starting MSRP
- pwr glass sunroof
Specifications
Highlights
Diesel I4
Engine Type
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38 City / 47 Hwy
MPG
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90 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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8.9 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.1 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
149 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Diesel I4
Engine Type
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90 @ 3750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.9L/116
Displacement
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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38 City / 47 Hwy
MPG
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6.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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103 in
Wheelbase
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182 in
Length, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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39 in
Front Head Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
Steel
Front Wheel Material
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P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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P195/60R14
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
3,009 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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