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    1997 Volkswagen Passat

    The new Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $38,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GL variant and topping out at $50,090 for the GL Vr6.

    There are 2 variants of the Passat available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm) and 2.8L multi-point injection (128kW/235Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1995 Passat is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Dimensions

    4,605 mm
    1,720 mm
    1,430 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,605 mm
    Overall Width1,720 mm
    Overall Height1,430 mm
    Wheelbase2,625 mm
    Turning Circle10,700 mm
    Load Capacity620 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the GL that starts from $38,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the Gl Vr6 that starts from $50,090.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is offered by the Gl Vr6 which can tow 700 kg

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    The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Gl Vr6 which measures 1720mm wide, 4605mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the Gl Vr6 which has 128kW of power from its 2.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the Gl Vr6 which weighs 1860 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Passat uses Premium Unleaded.

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