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1997 Volkswagen Passat Wagon GLX

WVWFE83A8VE011403
2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
Engine
FWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
GERMANY
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID WVW Volkswagen · Europe · Germany
VDS · Descriptor FE83A Passat Wagon GLX
VIS · Vehicle ID 8VE011403 1997 · Serial 011403

Basic Information

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat Wagon
Year1997
TrimGLX
Body StyleWAGON 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerVolkswagen
CountryGERMANY

Engine & Performance

Engine2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
Drive TypeFWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeE
Serial Number011403

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Volkswagen
Model Passat Wagon
Trim Level GLX

Engine & Performance

Displacement 2.8L/170
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 173 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 172 @ 5800
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type 2.8L V6 SOHC 12V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 3175
Curb Weight-manual 3219
Overall Length 181.00
Overall Width 67.50
Overall Height 58.70
Wheelbase 103.30
Standard Seating 5
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 2000
Standard Payload 1102
Maximum Payload 1102
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.5
Height, Overall (in) 58.7
Wheelbase (in) 103.3

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Cassette Player Standard
CD Player Optional
Leather Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Standard
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 18.50
Fuel Economy-city 18 - 19
Fuel Economy-highway 25 - 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in GERMANY
Body Style WAGON 4-DR
Turning Diameter 38.20
Tires 215/50R15
Front Headroom 39.90
Rear Headroom 38.30
Front Legroom 45.10
Rear Legroom 37.00
Front Shoulder Room 55.00
Rear Shoulder Room 54.00
Ground Clearance 4.40
Track Front 58.40
Track Rear 56.20
Passenger Volume 101.60
Cargo Volume 34.20
MSRP $22,320
Dealer Invoice $20,078
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Tire Size P215/50R15
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Front Tire Size P215/50R15

Pattern Information

PatternWVWFE83A V
WMI WVW (Germany, Europe)