Other Volkswagen Passat (1996 - 2001) models:

Available new from: February 1997  -  January 2001

Volkswagen Passat Saloon (96-01)
Volkswagen Passat Saloon (96-01)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Auto
Petrol
4dr
Power (bhp)150 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph10 secs
Miles per tank395 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 0
Road tax£345 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4675mm X Width 1740mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new Passat Saloon 1996 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
29 mpg
Insurance group-
Annual road tax£345
Price when new£20,430
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of Passat Saloon 1996 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity62 litres
Weight1389kg
Length4675mm
Width1740mm
Height1459mm
Wheelbase2703mm
Turning Circle11m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of Passat Saloon 1996?

Power150 bhp
Top Speed134 mph
0-60 mph10 secs
Torque210 Nm, 154 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions228 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
2

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Miles Per Tank395 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

SE Basic equipment
SE Standard Equipment
  • n/a
SE Optional Equipment
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1996?

Engine Size1781cc
Cylinders4
Valves20
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Gearbox4 Speed Auto
DrivetrainFront wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1996 and its boot size?

Doors4
Seats5
Luggage Capacity-
Unbraked Towing Weight700kg
Braked Towing Weight1500kg

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