Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant wagon

This generation of Volkswagen Passat Variant has been produced from June, 1997 to November, 2000. We can provide information about 31 modification of this generation. 1997 Volkswagen Passat is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (13 versions) and front wheel drive (18 versions).

This Volkswagen (VW) is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.8 litres and power of from 101 to 193 horsepower un four diesel engines with displacement from 1.9 to 2.5 litres and power of from 90 to 150 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (19 versions), as well as automatic (12 versions) gearbox.

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Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant wagon average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.2 to 11 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.5 to 8.8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant wagon petrol engine version is Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6, consuming 8.2 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant wagon diesel - Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.5 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Passat real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and +3% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Passat modification.

Volkswagen Passat 1997 Variant wagon CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 194 to 266 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 148 to 238 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Passat with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.8 5V Turbo which produces an average of 194 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Passat diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.9 TDI - 148 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.9 seconds has Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.9 TDI reaching this speed only in 16 seconds. The maximum top speed is 232 km/h for the 2.8 petrol 193 hp version (Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.8 VR6 Syncro) and the 2.8 petrol 193 hp version (Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion).

Lenght of Volkswagen Passat is 467 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Volkswagen Passat is about 7 cm longer than Toyota Avensis estate car / wagon, but 2 cm shorter than Mazda 6 estate car / wagon. Volkswagen Passat gross weight is from 1820 to 2220 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 12 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Volkswagen (VW) is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1000 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Passat repair costs are 120 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Passat 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.14 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 65%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 23% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Passat for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their Volkswagen Passat in average time of 2 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Passat prices and costs.

In user reviews Volkswagen Passat received average grade 7.3 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 83% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Volkswagen Passat safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Passat has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Passat is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Passat got two stars.

Volkswagen Passat prices

Volkswagen Passat 1997 - 2000 estate car price in Latvia is from 500 € to 1700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Passat price is above average - Volkswagen Passat is approximately for 15 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1997 - 2000 prices). The reason of Volkswagen Passat low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.