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    Volkswagen Passat Base (2001) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2001 Volkswagen Passat Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan 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 $44,990 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 Manual transmission. It has a 62L fuel tank

    The Volkswagen Passat measures 1459mm (57.4 inches) in height, 4675mm (184.1 inches) in length, 1740mm (68.5 inches) in width with a 2703mm (106.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1325kg (2921.1 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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    Power to Weight
    72.9 - 98.61 kW/t
    64.34 kW/t
    102.87 kW/t
    Boot Space
    400 - 525 litres
    351 litres
    528 litres
    Price
    $44,990 - $68,300
    $24,990
    $68,300
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,870 - 2,100 kg
    1,870 kg
    2,100 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 - 1,500 kg
    1,200 kg
    1,650 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    124 mm
    118 mm
    155 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,675 mm
    1,740 mm
    1,459 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,675 mm
    Overall Width1,740 mm
    Overall Height1,459 mm
    Wheelbase2,703 mm
    Load Capacity575 mm

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    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

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    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

    Additional Fuel Types

    Fuel Types: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    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

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.8
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 41
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 26

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.8

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 223
    Maximum Speed (mph): 139

    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

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    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: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    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 Capacity

    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 28.3
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 800
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.8
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 475

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 59
    Front Track (mm): 1498
    Overall Height (in): 57.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1459
    Overall Length (in): 184.1
    Overall Length (mm): 4675
    Overall Width (in): 68.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1740
    Rear Track (in): 59.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1500
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
    Wheelbase (in): 106.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2703

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.6
    Front Headroom (mm): 1007
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.7
    Rear Headroom (mm): 958
    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): 45.5
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1155

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    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: 1
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1543
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1900
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4189
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1325
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2921

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    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

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    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

    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Power Windows: yes
    Includes Sunroof: yes
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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