Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
The 1997 Passat was one of the best cars ever built by Volkswagen and, in the station wagon shape, was a mid-size hauler big enough to move a student to and from the college in one trip.
While it was named Passat B5, it was actually the fourth generation of the mid-size contender for the German carmaker. The third generation was called T3 for the initial model, and the facelifted version was named B4 by the German carmaker, even though it was not a new vehicle. But the B5 remained the cornerstone in the Passat range.
In the Variant (station wagon) shape, the Passat was that kind of decent vehicle that didn't ask too much to buy it or to run it. Its design was bold for a Volkswagen. At the front, it showed rectangular headlights with corner-mounted turn signals, but Volkswagen rounded the overall look. In the back, the carmaker installed rectangular taillights that flanked the wide tailgate.
Inside, the carmaker chose to play as safe as on the exterior the curved instrument cluster hosted four dials and a TFT display between the speedometer and tachometer. On that, the optional navigation system could show directions with pointed arrows. There were two bucket seats at the front and a 60/40 split-folding bench in the back. With the seats up, it offered 495 liters (17.5 cu-ft), while with the seatback folded, it provided up to 1,600 liters (56.5 cu-ft)
Under the hood, Volkswagen offered a vast engine range with gasoline and turbo-diesel. In terms of fuel efficiency, it was one of the best on the market, mainly thanks to its TDI engines, which were not available in all countries.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1595 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5300 RPM 101 HP @ 5300 RPM 99 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 140 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.85 in (4670 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 59.05 in (1500 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2764.6 lbs (1254 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5800 RPM 125 HP @ 5800 RPM 123 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 168 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123.7 mph (199 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.85 in (4670 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 59.05 in (1500 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2804.3 lbs (1272 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4232.8 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 209 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Turbo 5MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5700 RPM 150 HP @ 5700 RPM 148 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 210 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134.8 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.85 in (4670 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 59.05 in (1500 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2903.5 lbs (1317 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 194 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L VR5 5MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V5 |
Displacement: | 2327 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6000 RPM 150 HP @ 6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 205 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134.8 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.85 in (4670 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 59.05 in (1500 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2991.7 lbs (1357 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4243.9 lbs (1925 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 5MT AWD (193 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2771 cm3 |
Power: | 142 KW @ 6000 RPM 193 HP @ 6000 RPM 190 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 280 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 144.2 mph (232 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.85 in (4670 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 59.05 in (1500 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3293.7 lbs (1494 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497.4 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 257 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 285 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120.5 mph (194 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.25 in (4680 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 57.4 in (1458 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2907.9 lbs (1319 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 210 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65TR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.85 in (4670 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 59.05 in (1500 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4133.7 lbs (1875 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI V6 6MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2496 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 310 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133 mph (214 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.85 in (4670 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 59.05 in (1500 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.05/59.05 in (1,500/1,500 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.5 cuFT (496 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3209.9 lbs (1456 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4519.5 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 189 g/km |