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Resale: $4,055
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MPG: 23 city/32 hwy

1998 VW Passat Specifications

1998 Volkswagen Passat Specs

 

1998 Passat Engine & Performance Specs

 
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Turbo compressor
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1,781 cc 1.8 liters 4 in-line front longitudinal engine with 81 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and five valves per cylinder
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Premium unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.4
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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70 liter fuel tank
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Power: 112 kW , 150 HP @ 5,700 rpm; 155 ft lb , 210 Nm @ 4,600 rpm
 

1998 Passat Braking & Suspension Specs

 
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ABS
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3.7:1 axle ratio
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic traction control via ABS
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Immobilizer
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Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel
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Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
 

1998 Passat Lights & Exterior Specs

 
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Body color body side molding
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Front and rear body color bumpers with rubbing strip
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Coefficient of drag: 0.31
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,610, overall width (mm): 1,715, overall height (mm): 1,433, wheelbase (mm): 2,624, front track (mm): 1,483, rear track (mm): 1,422 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,643
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Mechanical foldable mirrors
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
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Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
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Rear window
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Tinted glass
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,871 and curb weight (kg) 1,415
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
 

1998 Passat Interior Features & Specs

 
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Air conditioning
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Roof antenna
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Remote control peripheral anti-theft protection
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Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
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Audio anti-theft protection:
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Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
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Below seat storage under driver seat and passenger seat
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 396
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Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
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Clock
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Floor full console with open storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Cruise control
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Bucket seat , bucket seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
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Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 998, rear headroom (mm): 930, front hip room (mm): 0, rear hip room (mm): 0, front leg room (mm): 1,146, rear leg room (mm): 940, front shoulder room (mm): 1,397, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,372 and interior volume (liters): 2,803
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Low fuel level warning
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Remote power locks includes power windows
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Power steering
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Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
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Front reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
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Folding rear seat center armrest with trunk access
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Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
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Rear view mirror
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Electric remote fuel filler door release
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Electric remote trunk/hatch release
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Front seat back storage
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Seating: five seats
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Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
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Eight speakers
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Plastic steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with four fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter
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