Base
1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD

The 1999 Volkswagen Passat Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Germany with prices starting at $51,190 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5700 rpm) and 210 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission.
The Volkswagen Passat measures 1496mm (58.9 inches) in height, 4669mm (183.8 inches) in length, 1740mm (68.5 inches) in width with a 2703mm (106.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1420kg (3130.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Passat Base comes standard with 205/60 R15 front tyres and 205/60 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,669 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,740 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
| Load Capacity | 450 mm |
Our Volkswagen Passat Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Intercooler: yes
Compressor Number Of: 1
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Cc: 1781
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 5
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 86.4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 16.4
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 62
Clock Type: Digital
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 211
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 131
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 150
Power Maximum Power Kw: 110
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 155
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 210
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: ABS
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Front Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Rear Rubbing Strip: yes
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Illuminated Entry System Door Key Surround: yes
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 50.2
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 1274
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 56.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1600
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 17.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 495
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1498
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 58.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1496
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 183.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4669
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1740
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1500
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11400
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.4
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2703
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1007
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 1006
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1466
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 56.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1440
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 45.5
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1155
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 700
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1543
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1870
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4123
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1420
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3131
Antenna Type: Roof
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area Protection Strips: yes
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating Capacity: 5
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Floor Type: Partial
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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