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1.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD
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Volkswagen Passat Base (2002) price & specs
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Overview
The 2002 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 $49,800 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. It has a 62L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Passat measures 1498mm (59.0 inches) in height, 4682mm (184.3 inches) in length, 1746mm (68.7 inches) in width with a 2703mm (106.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1509kg (3326.8 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, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat Base has a 124mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 650kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
72.9 - 113.04 kW/t
64.34 kW/t
127.09 kW/t
Boot Space
400 - 525 litres
398 litres
690 litres
Price
$45,900 - $97,900
$23,990
$97,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
60,000 - 100,000 km
60,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,870 - 2,300 kg
1,825 kg
2,300 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,300 - 2,200 kg
1,000 kg
2,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
124 mm
118 mm
167 mm
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Dimensions
4,682 mm
1,746 mm
1,498 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,682 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,746 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm |
| Load Capacity | 361 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Passat Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Bore Engine: 81
Engine (cc): 1781
Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.8
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
Stroke Engine: 86.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Main Capacity (L): 62
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9.8
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9.8
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 208
Maximum Speed (mph): 129
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 210
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: ABS
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 44.3
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 1124
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 54.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1545
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 525
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.6
Front Track (mm): 1515
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 124
Overall Height (in): 59
Overall Height (mm): 1498
Overall Length (in): 184.3
Overall Length (mm): 4682
Overall Width (in): 68.7
Overall Width (mm): 1746
Rear Track (in): 59.6
Rear Track (mm): 1515
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.7
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11500
Wheelbase (in): 106.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2703
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.8
Front Headroom (mm): 1011
Rear Headroom (in): 39.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 1006
Front Hip Room (in): 57.7
Front Hip Room (mm): 1466
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
Front Leg Room (in): 44.7
Front Leg Room (mm): 1136
Rear Leg Room (in): 35.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 906
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Safety Operation for Rear Power Windows: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1433
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1870
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4123
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1509
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3327
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Floor Mats
Material: Textile
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Doors: Alloy
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Sunroof: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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