1998 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

4-Door Sedan GLS Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan GLS Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 21 mpg City/31 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.8L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name 4dr Sdn GLS Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed electronically controlled adaptive dual mode automatic transmission w/Tiptronic

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3236
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.8
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 39.7
Second Leg Room (in) 35.3
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.6
Passenger Volume (ft³) 95
Second Head Room (in) 37.8
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 59.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.5
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 106.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.1
Height, Overall (in) 57.4
Length, Overall (in) 184.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 15

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 5700
Displacement 1.8L/109
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 155 @ 1750
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again Elect w/Tiptronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.66
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.73
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.99
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.10
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.1 x 0.98
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.6 x 0.39
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.3
Tires
Rear Tire Size P195/65R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P195/65R15
Front Tire Size P195/65R15
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Four-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver No
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger No
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger front/seat-mounted side airbag...
Front seat belt emergency tensioning retractors
Front color-keyed 3-point height adjustable seatbelts
Automatic locking 3-point height adjustable outboard rear...
Automatic rear center lap belt
Child safety locks on rear doors
Traction control
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual tone horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 24,000
Basic Years 2
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 2

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.9
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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