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1996 VW Passat Trim Comparisons
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1996 |
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Volkswagen |
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| Model |
Passat |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| MSRP |
$18,490.00 |
$21,890.00 |
$19,860.00 |
$22,320.00 |
| Destination |
$475.00 |
$475.00 |
$475.00 |
$475.00 |
| Internet Price |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Standard Engine |
2L 115hp I4 |
2.8L 172hp V6 |
1.9L 90hp I4 |
2.8L 172hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
115 @ 5400 RPM |
172 @ 5800 RPM |
90 @ 3750 RPM |
172 @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque |
122 @ 3200 RPM |
173 @ 4200 RPM |
149 @ 1900 RPM |
173 @ 4200 RPM |
| Valves |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1984 |
2792 |
1896 |
2792 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.3 X 3.6 |
3.2 X 3.6 |
3.1 X 3.8 |
3.2 X 3.6 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
10:1 |
19.5:1 |
10:1 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| City (mpg) |
20 |
18 |
37 |
18 |
| Highway (mpg) |
29 |
25 |
45 |
25 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2890.3 |
3097.5 |
3075.4 |
3174.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
103.3 |
103.3 |
103.3 |
103.3 |
| Length (in.) |
181.5 |
181.5 |
181 |
181 |
| Width (in.) |
67.5 |
67.5 |
67.5 |
67.5 |
| Height (in.) |
56.4 |
56.4 |
58.7 |
58.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
58.4 |
58.4 |
58.4 |
58.4 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
56.2 |
56.2 |
56.2 |
56.2 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.3 |
37.8 |
38.2 |
38.2 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.6 |
36.6 |
38.3 |
38.3 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
45.1 |
45.1 |
45.1 |
45.1 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
37 |
37 |
37 |
37 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
54 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
99 |
99 |
102 |
102 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion |
torsion |
torsion |
torsion |
| Tires |
195/60R14 |
215/50R15 |
195/60R14 |
215/50R15 |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Passat GLS |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
Volkswagen Passat TDI |
Volkswagen Passat GLX |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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